Michael Beatty was 33 when he was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio, on July 29, 2016. Officers were called to the 1100 block of East 18th Avenue at about 11:23 PM after a report of a man who had been shot. They found Beatty lying on the ground with a gunshot wound; emergency responders arrived but he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

The Columbus Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and is asking anyone with information to come forward. If anyone saw activity in the area that night or has information about this case, please share what is known with investigators.