Antwaun Artis, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, was shot and killed during an early-morning incident at an after-hours club called Tha Plug on South High Street. The shooting occurred about 5:10 a.m. on March 18, 2023, during a confrontation that escalated into gunfire. Artis was found at the scene with fatal injuries; another victim, 22-year-old Jayden Peacock, later died of his wounds. Four other people were wounded but survived.

Columbus police opened an investigation and identified Kalen King as a suspect; prosecutors later dismissed murder charges in Peacock’s death, citing insufficient evidence to support a conviction. There were no immediate arrests at the scene, and police did not release detailed information about what led to the violence or any motive. Many questions remain for the victims’ families and the community.

If anyone has information about the shooting at Tha Plug on March 18, 2023, or knew Antwaun Artis, please share what you know with investigators.