Anthony Witcher was 27 when he was fatally shot while walking along the sidewalk near 889 Oak Street in Columbus, Ohio, on August 17, 1980. Few details have surfaced about the circumstances of the shooting, and the case remains unsolved.

The homicide is still listed in Ohio’s database of unsolved homicides, where the Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation continues to provide visibility and support to local agencies pursuing new leads. The Columbus Police Department has asked anyone with information to come forward, noting that even small details might help break the case. Witcher’s death remains an open and painful chapter for his family and the community.

If anyone remembers seeing activity near Oak Street on August 17, 1980, or has information related to Anthony Witcher’s killing, please contact the Columbus Police Department.