Anthony Sparkes, 28, died after being shot during an altercation at a Columbus residence on November 17, 2017. The confrontation began when James Willis III went to Calvin Carmichael’s home; witnesses heard an argument near the front porch and then several gunshots. Carmichael and Willis were both found fatally shot at the scene; Sparkes was critically wounded and later pronounced dead at Grant Medical Center.

Police reports say the chaotic sequence of events has made it unclear who fired the shots that killed Sparkes. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open. Few clear leads have been reported and Sparkes’ family continues to seek answers.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the events on November 17, 2017, please come forward to assist the investigation.