On June 16, 2022, 20-year-old Abukar Abdullahi Abdiaziz, a male of Somali descent, was fatally shot in the Franklin Township area of Columbus, Ohio. Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 2:10 p.m. and found Abdiaziz lying in the roadway near the intersection of Knob Hill Court East and Westport Road. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body and was quickly transported to OhioHealth Doctors West Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Abdiaziz's death revealed that he was shot at the Havenwood Townhomes complex, a location where he resided. Detectives have been actively interviewing potential witnesses to uncover the motive behind the shooting and identify any other individuals involved. Despite these efforts, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly named. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public and has urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
The tragic death of Abukar Abdullahi Abdiaziz has left a significant impact on his family and the community. Abdiaziz was known to be the uncle of three children, two of whom were involved in programs at the Hilltop Youth Social Justice Collaborative, an organization where he was also connected through his niece who worked there. The loss has been deeply felt by those who knew him and the programs he supported.
As of now, the case remains open, and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Abdiaziz's death. The community is hopeful that justice will be served, and those responsible for this senseless act will be held accountable.
