Trayven M. Thompson, 22, was shot and killed on the afternoon of May 25, 2025, in the 3100 block of Harshman Drive on the southeast side of Columbus. Patrol officers were dispatched at 2:29 p.m.; medics pronounced him dead at 2:37 p.m. He was found on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds as investigators began piecing together what led to the shooting.

Detectives worked the scene and the surrounding Independence Village area in the days that followed, gathering evidence and witness accounts. By May 30 a murder warrant had been filed. Police identified a 20-year-old neighbor, Talen Trago, as the person sought in the killing; he turned himself in on May 29 and was booked on a charge of murder. A Franklin County judge later set bond at $1,000,000 for Trago.

Memorial notices recorded Thompson’s death and obituaries reflected his ties to the area. Does anyone have information about Trayven Thompson, his activities that afternoon, or the Harshman Drive neighborhood that could help clarify what happened?