Michael Keaton, a 42-year-old Black man, was found fatally shot inside a home on Ridgeway Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, on the night of March 5, 2021. He was pronounced dead shortly after officers arrived. Authorities have classified the incident as a homicide and have been seeking the community’s help to solve the case.

Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers continue to appeal for information. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been involved in the investigation, but no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly named. The victim’s family has pursued litigation related to the case as they seek justice.

Anyone who has information that could help identify suspects or lead to arrests is asked to contact the investigating agencies or Crime Stoppers.