Jermale L. Payton, 35, was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio, in the early hours of August 17, 2021. Officers found Payton lying in the street at Southpark Apartments in South Franklinton around 1:15 a.m.; he was taken to Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead at 1:51 a.m.

Investigators say shots were fired at multiple locations that night, including the spot where Payton was found and a block away on Canonby Place. Homicide detectives have not released details about what led up to the shooting and had not identified any suspects. Detectives were reviewing surveillance video from the complex for leads.

Neighbors described Payton as well known and kind. He had been wounded by gunfire at the same complex in 2017 when caught in crossfire, though it was unclear whether anyone was arrested in that earlier incident. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact investigators.