Sage Woo Martin was 21 when he was shot and killed on September 20, 2020, in the parking lot outside Westland Mall in Columbus, Ohio. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police identified 17-year-old Javontae Williams as the suspect. Williams was on house arrest at the time for an unrelated offense; surveillance video and other evidence led investigators to him and he was arrested in Richland County and charged with murder. The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office said it intended to try Williams as an adult. Sage’s family and members of the community criticized the handling of Williams’ prior cases and the fact he was on house arrest when the killing occurred.

Sage was remembered by family and friends for his sense of humor and loving nature. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Sage, please come forward to assist with the case.