Dawaun Demetrius Lewis-Taylor was 15 when he was found with a gunshot wound on September 29, 2020, in the 4800 block of Heatherton Drive in Columbus, Ohio. He was discovered just feet from an elementary school playground and was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he died later that day.

The circumstances that led to Dawaun’s death remain unclear and the case is unsolved. Columbus police are investigating but no arrests have been announced. Investigators have said the probe has been hampered by a lack of cooperation from potential witnesses. Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment.

Dawaun loved basketball, music, and helping others; his death has left a deep void for family and community. If anyone has information that could help bring justice in this case, please come forward.