Preston Bivens, 36, of Columbus, Ohio, was shot and killed on June 4, 2008. His death appears among several homicides in Columbus that year and is listed in the Columbus Division of Police homicide records. Details about what led to the shooting remain somewhat unclear, and the case is part of a broader group of unresolved violent crimes that the city has said face evidentiary and investigative challenges.

Family and friends remember Bivens through a public memorial that highlights his place in the community and the personal loss his death caused. Columbus authorities have urged the public for any information that could help resolve unsolved homicides. If anyone knew Preston or has information about his death, please come forward to local law enforcement.