Brandon Gilliam, 28, was fatally shot during a home invasion at his Columbus residence on Laurelwood Court shortly before midnight on April 30, 2023. Police say an unidentified person forced entry and opened fire; Gilliam was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:04 AM. His wife was critically injured and taken to a local hospital.

The couple’s five young children witnessed parts of the attack and called for help; all five were placed into the custody of Franklin County Children Services. Authorities ask anyone with information about the April 30 shooting to come forward.