On April 11, 2024, 21-year-old Delvon Kencaid Wilkerson Jr. died after a shooting in the 1000 block of East 21st Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Officers went to reports of gunfire around 5:17 p.m.; another 21-year-old, Kristion Gresham, was found at the scene with a gunshot wound and taken to Grant Medical Center. Wilkerson arrived at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in a vehicle that had been riddled with bullet holes and was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m.

Investigators say Wilkerson and Gresham were involved in a violent altercation that escalated into an exchange of gunfire. On April 13, 2024, Gresham was arrested and charged with murder; his bond was set at $1 million. The Columbus Division of Police continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information to contact their Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.

Wilkerson is remembered by family and friends for his generosity and community service. He supported Gospel Lighthouse Church and Sonya’s Cancer Caregivers Center, provided meals and school supplies to those in need, was an aspiring gaming developer and small business owner, and planned to start work as an appliance technician.

If anyone knew Delvon or saw the incident or the aftermath, please contact the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.