On February 10, 2010, 18-year-old Ronnie P. Dowell was killed during a violent home invasion at his residence on McCarley Drive East in Columbus, Ohio. Ronnie was home with two women when they heard a noise at the back door; after one woman alerted him he armed himself with a handgun to confront the intruder. Witnesses reported multiple gunshots and Ronnie was struck, later dying at Mt. Carmel West hospital.

The intruder demanded dope, and when no drugs were found he took some jewelry and fled. Witness descriptions vary: a Black male about 5 feet 10 inches to 5 feet 11 inches, dressed in all black with a bandana or ski mask and carrying a blue or black duffle bag across his chest. The suspect remains unidentified and no arrest has been announced. Ronnie was remembered by his family and community as caring and giving; he was an organ donor and his organs helped save two lives.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers anonymously at 614-461-TIPS.