Rycheous McKinney was a 16-year-old sophomore at East High School and a member of the football team when he was killed on November 4, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Known for his dedication on the field and remembered by teammates and his coach for his work ethic, he wore number 23 for the team.

On the night of his death McKinney was found in the back of a location on Willamont Avenue with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Grant Medical Center but died at 9:32 p.m. The Columbus Police Department responded and opened an investigation. The case remained unsolved and was recorded as Columbus’s 174th homicide of the year.

Anyone with information about what happened or who was involved is asked to contact investigators with tips.