Vernon Little was 51 when he was shot and killed during a robbery at the KAYO Service Station at 2780 Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio, on December 22, 1979. He was employed at the service station at the time; the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office list the killing among unsolved homicides and are seeking tips from the public.

Reports describe the death as occurring during what appeared to be a robbery attempt and note the possibility it was a targeted robbery, but specific details about suspects remain unclear. The case remains under active investigation and authorities continue to ask anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Vernon, worked at that station, or has information about the robbery or suspects, please contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.