Jerry Thomas Harper Jr., 54, died of multiple gunshot wounds after being found on May 4 in the 400 block of East 13th Avenue in Columbus’ University District. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 8:38 p.m. and located Harper with severe gunshot injuries; he was taken to Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead at 1:55 a.m. on May 5. A second victim, Derek Miller, 42, was found nearby with gunshot wounds and listed in critical condition.

Witnesses told police Harper allegedly shot Miller and fled, but officers found Harper with a gunshot wound to the jaw and a firearm with blood on it in his vehicle. Two people have been arrested in connection with Harper’s death: Brian Richardson, 59, and Derek Miller, who has also been charged with murder. The Columbus Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone in the University District that evening saw what happened or knew Harper or Miller’s movements before the shooting, please share what was seen with investigators.