Nathaniel Akua-Kyree Joe-Summerall, 19, was fatally shot on August 26, 2023, in the parking lot near a Dairy Queen in the 1500 block of Schrock Road in Columbus. Officers arrived about 2:23 p.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:32 p.m. A second 19-year-old, Kiyaire Blow, was treated at Riverside Methodist Hospital for gunshot injuries from the same incident.

Investigators say Joe-Summerall, Blow, and several others had gathered in the parking lot for what appeared to be a planned meeting. An altercation led to an exchange of gunfire. By September 6, five suspects were in custody: 18-year-old Mehki Lewis, who was arrested August 29 and charged with murder; Blow, charged with murder the next day; and three juveniles — two 14-year-olds and one 17-year-old — each charged with murder.

Born July 19, 2004, in Columbus, Joe-Summerall graduated from Thomas Worthington High School, worked at Amazon, and planned to attend Columbus State Community College that fall. A celebration of his life was held September 9 at Newcomer Funeral Home, and his family organized a fundraiser to help with funeral expenses. If anyone knew Nathaniel or has information about the shooting, please share what can help the investigation.