On July 25, 2024, 21-year-old Keshawn McDonald was fatally shot at about 2:14 p.m. at the Sunoco gas station at 1690 South High Street in south Columbus. Witnesses say a vehicle pulled up, a shooter exited and began firing while chasing McDonald; bystanders reported hearing an initial burst of 10 to 12 shots and roughly 20 more afterward. McDonald was taken to Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead at 3:06 p.m.

The Columbus Division of Police opened a homicide investigation, released photos of the suspect vehicle, and later recovered that vehicle on July 28 with community help. No arrests have been announced and police have not released detailed suspect descriptions; investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and following leads. The shooting has unsettled the Hungarian Village neighborhood.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the shooting is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.