Deon Crawford, 20, was fatally shot on November 28, 2023, in the 900 block of Dressage Trace in Blacklick, Ohio. Columbus officers who responded to reports of a shooting found Crawford in a parking lot with a gunshot wound; he was taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead at 10:13 p.m.

Police say Crawford had met with two men in the parking lot for reasons that remain undetermined. During that interaction one of the men shot Crawford. One individual was detained at the scene for questioning; no arrests have been announced and no charges have been filed. The Columbus Division of Police is investigating and asks anyone with information to contact Detective Lemmon or submit anonymous tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.

If anyone witnessed the encounter in the 900 block of Dressage Trace that night or has other information, please contact the investigators.