On the night of September 9, 2015, at about 10:43 PM, officers responded to the 4700 block of McAllister Avenue after a report that an injured male had been pushed out of a vehicle. They found 19-year-old Tyler Michael Smith-Crews, a Black male, with a critical gunshot wound to his upper body. He was transported to Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead at 11:17 PM.

The Columbus Division of Police opened an investigation but has not publicly identified any suspects and no arrests have been announced. The case remains unsolved and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice and closure to Tyler Smith-Crews family.

If anyone knew Tyler, saw activity on McAllister Avenue that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Columbus Division of Police.