Antron Pointer, 41, was shot on April 19, 2023, on Knightsway Lane in east Columbus and taken to Grant Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He underwent emergency surgery but died of his injuries on April 21, 2023, at 9:38 p.m.

Police identified the suspect as Heather Taylor, described in the report as Pointer’s girlfriend. Taylor was initially charged with felony assault and had bonded out of jail; after Pointer’s death the investigation was moved to homicide detectives and murder charges were filed. The Columbus Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

Are there witnesses or neighbors who saw activity on Knightsway Lane the night of April 19, 2023, or anyone with information who has not yet spoken to investigators?