Gareld Dixon, 69, was found dead on December 11, 1981, after suffering two gunshot wounds and a significant head injury near the intersection of Windsor Avenue and Wentworth Road in Columbus, Ohio. He was taken to St. Anthony’s Emergency Room, where he died. The Columbus Police Department investigated but no suspect has been identified and the case remains unsolved.

Gareld’s killing is listed among Ohio’s unsolved cold cases, and law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Public tips have been cited as important to resolving longstanding cases like this one.

If anyone knew Gareld, was in that neighborhood on December 11, 1981, or has information about this shooting, please contact the authorities.