Darius Lanier-Walker was 25 when he was found dead in a parking lot on North Cassady Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, on June 21, 2020. He was discovered just before 10 p.m. suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene after medics were called. The Columbus Police Department opened a homicide investigation and the Ohio Attorney General’s office lists the death as an unsolved homicide.

No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; the case is being handled under Columbus Police case number 3546. Family and friends remember Darius for his charm, loyalty, and unique personality, and the community says his death has left a lasting impact.

If anyone has information that could help the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, please come forward.