Josie Papay Kamara was 27 and described by those who knew him as quiet and kind. Originally from Randolph, Massachusetts, he had attended Randolph High School and was remembered as a beloved brother by family.

In the early morning hours of February 21, 2021, Josie was at a small party of about eight people inside a townhome at 3572 Greenwich Street in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus. An argument at the gathering escalated and someone opened fire inside the apartment. Columbus police arrived after a shooting call about 4:22 a.m. and found Josie with a serious gunshot wound. He was taken to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and was pronounced dead shortly after 8:00 a.m., recorded as Columbus’s 31st homicide of the year.

Columbus Police Homicide Section detained and questioned attendees and, on August 11, 2021, arrested a 17-year-old, charging him with murder in connection with the shooting; that defendant later pleaded to involuntary manslaughter and received a four-to-six year sentence. Does anyone who knew Josie or was in North Linden on February 21 have information to share?