Kenneth Rashawn Palmer, a 31-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, was shot and killed on January 1, 2021 after a dispute that began at a New Year’s Eve party in southeast Columbus. The party was hosted by Derrick Green, 30, and the disagreement reportedly resumed when Palmer returned to the gathering after initially leaving; the altercation continued into the early morning and Palmer was shot multiple times. He was taken to Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead at 4:37 a.m. The shooting occurred in the 3700 block of Kimberly Parkway North, near Eastland Mall.

Columbus homicide detectives investigated, and Derrick Green was arrested and charged in connection with Palmer’s death. Palmer is remembered by family and friends as a dedicated father and musician; he is survived by his children Khalil and Khylen. Does anyone have information about that night or recall seeing activity near Kimberly Parkway North around New Year’s 2021?