William Lee Delaney, a 30-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on June 23, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. He was fatally shot in the Hilltop neighborhood, specifically in the 2100 block of West Mound Street. Responding officers found Delaney unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:03 p.m.
The incident was reported to be the 60th homicide in Columbus for the year 2022.
The investigation into Delaney's death revealed that several males exited a silver Malibu and fired shots at him. However, as of now, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The Columbus Police Department and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid in the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, with detectives suspecting the involvement of more than one gunman. The crime scene was meticulously processed, with numerous shell casings and pieces of evidence collected from the parking lot where Delaney was found. The community continues to seek justice for William Lee Delaney, hoping for answers and accountability in this tragic case.
