Benjamin Isaac Blackwell Jr., an 18-year-old Black male, was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in front of 2329 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, on September 17, 2017. Officers responded at about 10:10 p.m.; he was taken to Mt. Carmel West Hospital but died the following morning.

Columbus Police have not announced any arrests, and the case remains unsolved. The department’s Homicide Cold Case Unit is still investigating and has asked anyone with information to come forward to help the family.

Benjamin’s death underscores the toll of gun violence on young lives. If anyone was in the area of West Broad Street on the night of September 17, 2017, or has information that could assist the investigation, please contact the Columbus Police Homicide Cold Case Unit.