Todd Burris II, 41, was fatally shot on July 30, 2021, in the 700 block of South Broadleigh Road in Columbus, Ohio. Police found Burris with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and lower extremities; he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead at 9:54 p.m. The shooting was recorded as Columbus’s 123rd homicide of 2021.

On August 8, 2021, 24-year-old Christopher Smith was arrested and charged with Burris’ murder. Smith’s bond was set at $1 million and he was scheduled to appear in court on August 18, 2021. Records note Smith had a prior concealed weapons charge from December 2020 and was out on a $5,000 bond before failing to appear in court.

Investigators continued to seek witnesses and information. If anyone knew Burris, was in the area that evening, or has relevant details, please share what you know with investigators.