Yiarad Tesfai, 26, was shot and killed inside a home at 2 Reeb Avenue in Columbus, Ohio on December 19, 2020. Police responded to reports of shots fired at about 5:58 PM and found Tesfai with an apparent gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:13 PM. Reports say he had been involved in an altercation inside the house just before the shooting.

No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been reported. Tesfai’s death was recorded as the 165th homicide in Columbus for 2020. The case is with the Homicide Cold Case Unit, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who might help.

If anyone witnessed the altercation at 2 Reeb Avenue or has information about the person involved, please contact the Columbus Police Department.