William Earl Howard, a 26-year-old White man, was found fatally shot in the front doorway of a residence in the 700 block of S. Ogden Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. The shooting happened early morning on November 5, 2016; police were called about 4:30 a.m. and Howard was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to his chest.

Investigators say Howard was shot during a confrontation with an unknown suspect. No arrests or named suspects have been announced and the case remains an open homicide investigation. The Homicide Cold Case Unit is reviewing the matter and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Howard’s death has deeply affected his family and friends, who continue to seek closure. If anyone has information about that early-morning confrontation or saw activity in the 700 block of S. Ogden Avenue around 4:30 a.m. on November 5, 2016, please contact the Columbus Police Department.