On March 8, 2005, at about 9:20 pm, 20-year-old Ronald Bradley Jr. was shot and killed on the east side of Columbus. Bradley had driven to a location on Arkwood Place with three passengers and parked his 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo. An unidentified male approached the passenger side and began speaking to occupants. That man then stepped back as at least two other unidentified people rushed forward carrying shotguns and opened fire into the car.

Bradley was struck, lost control of the Monte Carlo, and crashed into the residence at 1228 Arkwood Ave. Columbus police and fire personnel attended; Bradley was pronounced dead at the scene and the other passengers, who also had been hit by shotgun fire, were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on Arkwood Place or has information about the people who approached the car, please share what you know with investigators.