On October 11, 2023, at about 4:30 a.m. officers responded to the 1300 block of Morse Road and found 39-year-old Matthew Hurt unresponsive. Medics pronounced Hurt dead at 4:39 a.m. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office found signs of foul play and ruled the death a homicide after a post-mortem examination, and investigators determined he suffered a gunshot wound to his back. A bullet and a cartridge case were recovered at the scene.

The Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit is investigating and has not announced any arrests. Detectives are asking the public for help identifying two individuals who may have information. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Shepherd at (614) 645-0877 or [email protected], or to submit anonymous tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).

If anyone knew Matthew Hurt or saw activity near Morse Road around 4:30 a.m. on October 11, 2023, please come forward with what was seen or heard.