Malachi Josiah Pee, 27, was one of three people killed in a mass shooting outside the MIA Hookah Lounge at 132 E. 5th Ave. in Columbus’ Italian Village neighborhood on May 18, 2024, at about 2:45 a.m. Two other victims, Da’ondre Bullock, 18, and Garcia Dixon Jr., 26, also died; three more people were wounded. Police say the lounge was being used as an after-hours club when the shooting occurred, but investigators have not disclosed what led to the violence.

As of July 6, 2024, no arrests had been announced. Columbus police have released security-camera images of a man and a woman seen in the area after the shooting and are seeking tips to identify those persons of interest. Community groups, including Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children, reacted to the weekend’s violence and called for renewed efforts to reduce homicides.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the individuals seen on camera, please contact Columbus police.