Carl William Duncan, 62, was shot and killed in the early hours of December 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 2:15 a.m. at the Sandpebble Lounge on Lockbourne Road and found Duncan lying in the rear parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead around 2:25 a.m.

Reports say Duncan was walking to his car when unknown individuals shot him. The identity of the shooter or shooters has not been established and the case remains open in the Columbus Police Department’s cold case files. Questions were raised about security at the Sandpebble Lounge at the time of the incident, including lighting, cameras, and staffing, and there has been discussion about whether the property owners could face wrongful death action.

Anyone who knew Carl Duncan, saw activity at the Sandpebble Lounge that night, or has information relevant to the shooting is asked to contact investigators.