Eric Sankey, 34, was found with an apparent gunshot wound on the morning of September 7, 2023, on the 600 block of South Everett Avenue in Columbus. Police were dispatched at about 10:36 AM; Columbus Fire EMS 16 responded and Sankey was pronounced dead at 10:47 AM. The Columbus Police Department opened a homicide investigation into the shooting.

As of the latest available details, investigators had not released a suspect description and no arrests had been reported. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police at 614-645-4192.

If anyone saw activity on South Everett Avenue that morning or has information about Eric Sankey’s death, please contact the Columbus Police Department at the number above.