Franklin Cecil was 16 when he was shot and killed on December 20, 2009, in the southern area of Columbus, Ohio. His homicide remains unsolved and is listed in the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case database, which is maintained by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to assist local law enforcement with unresolved cases. Franklin’s death was one of several violent incidents involving young people in Columbus that year, and his case continues to be treated as a priority for investigators. Authorities are asking the public for any information that could generate new leads in this case.

If anyone knew Franklin, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators, please consider reaching out to the appropriate law enforcement contact.