Lorenzo D. Mason, a 27-year-old African American man from Columbus, Ohio, was found fatally shot in a wooded area near the E. 5th Avenue bridge east of I-670. His body was discovered on January 14, 2014, and he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators opened a homicide investigation after the discovery. On January 14, 2015, police arrested 34-year-old Demar Hope in connection with Mason’s murder; Hope turned himself in at Columbus Police Headquarters and was taken into custody on a charge of murder. The case later proceeded to trial and resulted in a conviction and a prison sentence.

Mason’s death deeply affected his family and friends, and the investigation emphasized the challenges police face in solving violent crimes. If anyone knew Lorenzo, his routines, or has information about the case, please come forward to assist ongoing community efforts for justice.