Shermaine Deqaun Upshaw, 44, was found shot and unresponsive in the 2900 block of Sandridge Avenue in northeast Columbus on the afternoon of Monday, August 21, 2023. Officers arrived just after 3:30 p.m.; Clinton Township paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. He was a father, remembered by family in Lima, Ohio, where services were held; he enjoyed traveling, sports, and time with friends and was preceded in death by a son, Shamere.

The Columbus Police Homicide Unit opened an investigation immediately. Detectives have not released information about a motive or any person of interest, and no arrests have been announced. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

If anyone knew Shermaine or saw activity in the Sandridge Avenue area that afternoon, please come forward with what you know.