Shawn Thompson was 29 when he was shot and killed on March 26, 1997, at 561 Elida Street in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Police Department classified the death as a homicide; Thompson suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. No suspects have been publicly identified or apprehended, and the case remains listed among unsolved homicides by the Ohio Attorney General’s office.

Authorities have encouraged anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information to contact the Columbus Police or submit a tip through the Ohio Attorney General’s unsolved homicide database. Even small details could be important to ongoing investigative efforts.

If anyone knew Shawn, saw activity near 561 Elida Street on March 26, 1997, or has information that might help, please share what you know with investigators.