Daniel Lee Floyd, known to many as “Danny,” was a man with deep roots in his Columbus, Ohio community. Born on June 24, 1981, the 30-year-old Black man was a 1999 graduate of Westerville North High School and worked for the family business, Floyd Lawn Care. Remembered by loved ones with nicknames like "Floyd," "D," and "Babe," he was part of a large, close-knit family. He is survived by his mother, Victoria Floyd; his father, Maynard Floyd, Jr.; brothers Michael, Joshua, and Exavier; and sisters Jasmine and Leah, along with his grandmother and many other relatives and friends who cherished him.
On the night of March 13, 2012, Daniel was at his apartment in the North Linden neighborhood with his cousin, 26-year-old Antonio D. Bolden. Antonio, remembered for his "beautiful spirit and smile," was a loving big brother who was deeply missed by his own family and friends.
The cousins were spending time together inside Daniel’s residence in the 2900 block of Cleveland Avenue, near Eddystone Avenue.
Just after 11:00 p.m., the evening took a tragic and violent turn. At approximately 11:08 p.m., an unknown person or persons came to the rear kitchen door of the apartment. As Daniel and Antonio went to open the door, they were both met with gunfire. The shots were fatal, and both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The sudden violence that claimed two lives left two families shattered and a community in search of answers.
The Columbus Division of Police responded to the scene and launched a double homicide investigation. Detectives began the difficult work of piecing together the events of that night, but the case proved challenging from the start. In the years that have followed, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. The motive behind the killings remains unclear, and the person or people responsible for ending the lives of Daniel Floyd and Antonio Bolden have never been held accountable.
The families of Daniel and Antonio have endured more than a decade of waiting for justice. Their profound loss is compounded by the absence of answers. To encourage community assistance, the case has been repeatedly featured by law enforcement and media outlets. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers has designated the double homicide as a "Crime of the Week" on multiple occasions, hoping to generate new leads from the public.
As of September 2026, the investigation into the murders of Daniel Floyd and Antonio Bolden remains open and active. The Columbus Police Department continues to seek information from anyone who might know something about the shooting at 2970 Cleveland Avenue that night. A cash reward is available through Crime Stoppers for any information that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the individual or individuals responsible for this crime. Authorities urge anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward by calling Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477), visiting their website at stopcrime.org, or submitting a tip through the P3 Tips mobile app. All tips can be made anonymously.
