Shortly after 2:45 a.m. on May 18, 2024, a mass shooting near the MIA Hookah Café at East Fifth Avenue and Summit Street in Columbus’ Italian Village left three people dead and three more injured. Victims identified include 18-year-old Da’ondre Bullock, who died after being transported to a local hospital, and Malachi Pee, 27, and Garcia Dixon Jr., 26, who were pronounced dead at the scene. In all, six people were shot; three were hospitalized with injuries.

Multiple shots were reported by neighbors and officers responded quickly. No arrests have been announced and police have not released a motive. Authorities are asking the public for any photos or video from that night to help the investigation and have increased patrols in the area. City officials are also reviewing the hookah café for possible nuisance activity following this and other violent incidents that weekend.

If anyone has information, footage, or saw activity near East Fifth Avenue and Summit Street that night, please contact Columbus police.