Emmanuel Lee Bryant, a 41-year-old Black man from Columbus, Ohio, was shot and found unresponsive on the steps of a townhome complex on Canonby Place in the Franklinton neighborhood on June 4, 2021. The shooting occurred around 3:51 a.m.; he was taken to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and died of his injuries at 4:30 a.m. A 39-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet at the scene and was treated there.

The Columbus Police Department is investigating the case as an unsolved homicide. The townhome complex where the shooting happened has a documented history of violence and multiple homicides over the years, and police have frequently responded to reports of gunshots there. No arrests or suspects have been identified and the investigation remains open.

Emmanuel’s family includes his mother, siblings, nieces, and sons, who have expressed a desire for justice and closure. If anyone has information that could help solve this case, please submit a tip to the Columbus Police Department.