On August 24, 2023, at about 5:11 p.m., Alejandro Fajardo-Torres, 43, was shot and killed inside the AutoZone at 8338 Sancus Boulevard near Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus police found him suffering from gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old store employee also suffered blunt-force injuries and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

Investigators say Fajardo-Torres, a customer at the store and a concealed carry permit holder, intervened during an armed robbery attempt by three people who had entered the shop and assaulted the employee. The suspects shot Fajardo-Torres during the confrontation.

If anyone was at the AutoZone that evening or has information about the robbery, the Columbus Police would like to hear from you.