On November 22, 2021, Derrick L. Samuels Jr., a 34-year-old Black male from Columbus, OH, was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound on the 4300 Block of Malin Dr. Officers arrived at the scene around 9:27 PM and rendered aid until Columbus Fire Medic #24 arrived. Despite receiving lifesaving medical treatment, Samuels succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Riverside Hospital at 12:49 AM.
The incident was part of a larger surge in violence in Columbus that year,
as it was the city's 177th homicide, tying the record for the most homicides in a single year. The Columbus Division of Police continues to investigate the case and has asked anyone with information to come forward.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects named in connection with Derrick L. Samuels Jr.'s death. The case remains unsolved, and the Columbus Police Department's Homicide Unit, along with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, are actively seeking tips and information to help solve the case.
The investigation into Derrick L. Samuels Jr.'s death is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are urging the public to provide any relevant information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrator.
