Cecil Raymond Johnson, a 26-year-old Black man from Columbus, Ohio, was shot and killed in the early hours of July 30, 2016. Columbus police were called about a shooting at 4544 Lakeside South at about 2:31 a.m. Officers found Cecil on the ground with a gunshot wound; he was taken to Grant Medical Center, underwent emergency surgery, and was pronounced dead at 3:53 a.m.

The homicide remains unsolved. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced and the Columbus Police Department continues to investigate. Family and friends remember the loss and officials are asking anyone with information to contact investigators.

If anyone knew Cecil, was in that area that night, or has information that might help the investigation, please come forward.