Roderick Rick Michael, a 42-year-old man from Reynoldsburg, OH, tragically lost his life on May 30, 2022, due to a fatal drive-by shooting. Michael was shot multiple times in the driveway of a residence on Birchview Drive South and Belltree Drive around 3 p.m. He was immediately taken to Mount Carmel East, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The suspect in this case, Kewai Hunter, a 21-year-old man, was charged with murder in connection with Michael's death.
According to court documents, Hunter allegedly assaulted his girlfriend in a separate incident and threatened to come to her mother's house with a gun. Three hours after the assault, Michael was killed at the same address Hunter had threatened to bring a gun to. Detectives found multiple .40 caliber shell casings and a .45 caliber Glock handgun near Michael's body.
Hunter was taken into custody on July 21, 2022, and is facing multiple charges, including murder and improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that Hunter texted the girlfriend's mother to have Michael come meet him, and later claimed that Michael tried to steal from him, leading to the shooting.
The case has drawn significant attention from law enforcement and the community, as the details of the incident and the subsequent investigation have been widely reported. The tragic death of Roderick Rick Michael has left a lasting impact on his family, friends, and the Reynoldsburg community.
