Tarak Andrew Underiner, a 20-year-old Ohio State University student, was shot and killed in his off-campus apartment in Columbus on January 5, 2017. He was found shortly after midnight with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A friend reported the incident after hearing gunshots and someone running from the house.

Police found illegal drugs, guns, and cash in the apartment, and investigators say the shooting was not random and had no connection to the university. Underiner’s two roommates were questioned but were not considered suspects; authorities believe the motive was drug-related. The case remains unsolved and the family has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Underiner was active in advocacy for concealed carry on college campuses and had testified before an Ohio Senate committee. If anyone has information about that night or those involved, the Columbus Division of Police wants to hear from you.