Do you know who murdered Anthony? Anthony Terrell Baldwin, a young man from Cambridge, Ohio, known for his big heart and great sense of humor, was a proud and loving father to his two young sons, Demarion and Terrell Anthony Baldwin. At 21, Anthony was a "people person" who cherished time spent with his family. Those who knew him remembered him as intelligent and always happy, someone who would make sure others were doing okay, even if he was dealing with his own problems. He was deeply connected to his family, including his mother, Carrie J. Wilson, his father, Patrick Baldwin, and his sisters, Shamekia and Tamekia. His life, full of promise and centered on his boys, was tragically cut short in the early morning hours of March 25, 2017.
In the predawn darkness of that Saturday, at approximately 5:13 a.m., Anthony and a friend, 21-year-old Nathan Berry, were on the 1400 block of Oakwood Avenue in Columbus. In a sudden act of violence, both men were shot.
Detectives from the Columbus Police Department would later state they believed the shooting occurred during a robbery attempt. The sound of gunfire pierced the quiet of the South Side neighborhood, leaving two young men gravely wounded. In the immediate aftermath, uninvolved bystanders came across the scene and made a quick decision to help. They got Anthony and Nathan into a vehicle and rushed them to Grant Medical Center for emergency care.
Doctors fought to save Anthony’s life, but his injuries were too severe. Just nineteen minutes after arriving at the hospital, at 5:32 a.m., Anthony Terrell Baldwin, a Black male, was pronounced deceased. His friend, Nathan Berry, was admitted in stable condition and was expected to survive the attack. Anthony’s death was classified as the 25th homicide in the city of Columbus that year, a statistic that could never capture the profound loss felt by his family and friends. The joy he brought to his loved ones was extinguished in a senseless moment of violence.
The investigation into Anthony's murder was launched by the Columbus Police Department Homicide Unit. Detectives worked the scene on Oakwood Avenue, a residential street lined with modest homes, searching for evidence and witnesses who might have seen or heard something before or after the shooting. Despite Nathan Berry surviving to tell police he believed the motive was robbery, the investigation quickly faced challenges. No suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made in the immediate aftermath of the killing. The trail for who was responsible for Anthony's death went cold.
In the days following his murder, Anthony's family gathered to mourn their loss. A visitation and funeral service were held at the Bundy-Law Funeral Home in his hometown of Cambridge, where friends and relatives shared memories of the funny, kind-hearted young man who thought the world of his sons. He was laid to rest in Northwood Cemetery. The family’s grief was compounded years later when Anthony's father, Patrick, passed away in 2026, having been preceded in death by his beloved son.
As of November 2026, Anthony Baldwin's case remains unsolved. It is listed in the cold case files of the Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General's Office, a lingering reminder of a life taken too soon and a family still waiting for answers. There is no information publicly available about a reward for information leading to an arrest. Investigators continue to ask for the public’s help, hoping that someone will come forward with the crucial piece of information that could finally bring justice to Anthony and his family. Anyone with information regarding this homicide is urged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS. 
