Brian Ballew was 20 when he was shot and killed on August 12, 2001, at 617 Union Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati Police Department investigated the killing, but the case remains unsolved and has been classified as a cold case.

No suspects or motive have been publicly identified. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has included the case among other cold cases to try to generate new leads for Ballew’s family and loved ones. Authorities say community tips, even seemingly small details, could help move the investigation forward.

If anyone has information about Brian Ballew’s death or saw anything around 617 Union Street on or about August 12, 2001, please contact law enforcement or the tip lines maintained by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.