Daimar Cortez Bowden was 17 when he was fatally shot on July 5, 2020, in Columbus’ Franklinton neighborhood. The shooting happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of West Rich Street after an altercation with 18-year-old Ahmere Little. Officers found Bowden lying on the ground and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ahmere Little was arrested nearby soon after the shooting and was charged with homicide in connection with Bowden’s death. The Columbus Police Department investigated the incident amid a local rise in violent crime and homicides involving juveniles. The community and Bowden’s family were deeply affected, and initiatives such as the Safe Streets program were cited as part of efforts to address the violence.

If anyone has information about the events on West Rich Street that evening or knew Daimar, please share what you know.