Dominic Lavelle Gaines was 18 when he was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio, on April 27, 2009. He was taken to Mount Carmel West Hospital and died that same day. The obituary says he was well regarded and attended Power and Glory Ministries, reflecting close ties to his community and church.

The Columbus Division of Police has included his case among unsolved homicides and continues to ask anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Dominic, saw something in Columbus on April 27, 2009, or has information about this shooting, please share what you know with investigators.