Ty’Sean Finch was a 16-year-old African American male from Columbus who was shot and killed on May 24, 2021, along West Broad Street after a fight escalated into gunfire. His uncle, Raymond Sims, was also shot and survived; Ty’Sean later succumbed to his injuries. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the killing and investigators have not disclosed specific developments.

Family members described chaotic scenes after the shooting: Ty’Sean’s uncle ran to the family home after being shot, was driven to the hospital by Ty’Sean’s mother, Terri Finch, and she later returned to find she was not allowed to see her son. Terri Finch suggested another child, possibly connected to an earlier incident at the family home, might have been involved. Ty’Sean was remembered as a bright, music-loving teen with plans for auto-mechanic school who took part in academic programs at Franklinton High School.

Anyone with information about what happened on West Broad Street that night is asked to come forward.