Eugene Ward, 70, was killed during a robbery at his Columbus home on July 14, 1986. The attack occurred at 1282 North 5th Street in Franklin County; Ward was struck in the jaw and hospitalized. He developed pneumonia as a complication of that injury and died the same day.

The Columbus Police Department investigated, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has kept the case in its cold case database. The case remains unsolved and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice for Ward and his family.

If anyone knew Ward, saw activity near 1282 North 5th Street on July 14, 1986, or has information that could help, please contact the investigators handling the case.