TaShawn M. Darby was 18 when he was shot and killed on September 30, 2019, outside a home in the 900 block of Mount Vernon Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. The shooting was reported about 8 a.m. that morning and Darby was pronounced dead at the scene; his death was recorded as the city’s 81st murder that year.

Columbus Police homicide detectives describe Darby as having been shot while allegedly attempting to break into the residence. The gunman fled immediately and no arrest has been announced; police have identified a person of interest but have released few details and the investigation remains open.

Family members, including TaShawn’s mother Tammy Darby, have been public in urging anyone with information to come forward. If anyone saw activity around Mount Vernon Avenue that morning or knows anything relevant, please share what was seen with Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.