On March 1, 2023, at about 2:19 a.m., Columbus police responded to a reported shooting in the 6100 block of Cleveland Avenue where three people were found with gunshot wounds. Two victims, 41-year-olds Cornet H. Powell and Dawn E. Dunn, were pronounced dead at the scene. A third victim, a 48-year-old man, was taken to a hospital in critical condition and was expected to survive.

Officers detained 37-year-old Jonathan Pigram at the scene after witnesses identified him as the shooter; he was found hiding behind a vehicle with a handgun. Investigators reported Pigram had been released on bond about a week earlier and was wearing an ankle monitor when the shooting occurred. Authorities said Pigram did not know any of the victims and the motive remains unclear.

Cornet H. Powell, known as Corey, was born April 20, 1981, in Houston and later lived in Columbus, where he graduated Bishop Hartley High School in 1999. He worked in culinary arts and served as an Executive Chef at the Scioto Country Club and is survived by his daughter Aiyyana Jade Powell and son Cornet Ha’mad Powell, Jr.

If anyone knew Corey or has information about that night, please share what might help the investigation.