Paul Brian Gibson was 33 when he was fatally shot in the University District of Columbus, Ohio, on April 29, 2015. He was trying to break up a fight when he was struck by gunfire, an act that ended his life while he was intervening to protect others.

Those who knew Paul described him as deeply religious, kind-hearted and outgoing, a jokester who often gave what little he had to help people. The Columbus Division of Police lists his death in its public homicide records.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or knows anything about the events that led to Paul’s death, please share information with the Columbus Division of Police.