On the afternoon of Sunday, February 19, 2023, 15-year-old Leonardo Kentrell Luke, known to family as Kent, was found in a driveway in the 5200 block of Village Way in Columbus, Georgia, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Emergency crews took him to Piedmont Columbus Regional hospital, where he was pronounced dead and the Muscogee County Deputy Coroner confirmed the death.

The Columbus Police Department’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation and has been handling the case since. In the days and months afterward investigators have not publicly identified a suspect, and no arrests have been announced; the case remains open and active.

If anyone who knew Leonardo, was in the Village Way area that afternoon, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact Columbus police.