On February 26, 2022, 34-year-old Floyd Bacon, a Black male, was found shot to death in a backyard in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Columbus police received a report of a deceased male in the backyard of a residence on Oakland Park Avenue around 11:15 a.m. Upon arrival, officers observed an apparent gunshot wound on Bacon's body, and he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after medics arrived.
The investigation into Floyd Bacon's death is being handled by Columbus
homicide detectives. As of now, no suspects have been announced, and the case remains unsolved. This incident marked the 18th homicide in Columbus for the year 2022. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the death to come forward and contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
The lack of identified suspects or arrests in connection with Floyd Bacon's murder has left his family and the community seeking answers. The ongoing investigation continues to be a priority for local law enforcement, but the case has yet to see any significant breakthroughs or litigations. The Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General's Office have both been involved in the investigation, but the case remains an unsolved homicide.
