Christopher Andraé Gillikin Jr., a 21-year-old Black man and father of three, was found with apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot of 729 Polo Dr. North in Columbus, Ohio, on January 2, 2021. He had left an acquaintance’s residence to meet an unknown party and was taken to Riverside Hospital in life-threatening condition, where he was pronounced dead at 5:24 a.m.

The death is being investigated as a homicide and remains unsolved. The Columbus Police Department has been asking the public for tips; the case is recorded under Ohio Attorney General case number 3605. Gillikin’s obituary notes he enjoyed making music with his brother and spending time with friends, and his family continues to mourn his loss.

If anyone has information about who he met that night or witnessed the shooting, please contact the Columbus Police Department.