Sherman Divon Sydnor, 43, was found with two gunshot wounds in Columbus, Ohio, just after 9:30 p.m. on September 20, 2018, and died at the hospital that night. The shooting was reported to have occurred in the 1900 block of Denune Avenue in East Linden.

The Columbus Division of Police investigated the case as a homicide. An arrest warrant was issued in June 2023 charging Sydnor’s son, Sir Robert Martin-Sydnor, with murder; law enforcement located and arrested him in Dayton after a prolonged standoff.

Sherman Sydnor is remembered by family and friends for his contributions to his community and for the love he shared with his children and grandchildren.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Denune Avenue or knew Sherman, please share what you know.