Edward E. Craft Jr., a 62-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically died on October 10, 2021. He was shot multiple times in an overnight shooting incident in southeast Columbus. Medics transported him to Grant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:10 a.m. This incident marked the 167th homicide in Columbus for the year 2021.
The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene on Smith Road and Valcon Avenue around 1:32 a.m.
after receiving reports of a man shot multiple times. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The Ohio Attorney General's Office has listed Edward E. Craft Jr.'s death as an unsolved homicide and has requested anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation into Edward E. Craft Jr.'s death is ongoing, and the Columbus Police Department's Homicide Unit, along with central Ohio Crime Stoppers, continues to seek information from the public. The case number for this investigation is 3671.
Edward E. Craft Jr.'s death has left a significant impact on his family and friends, who remember him as a fun-loving man who enjoyed traveling, playing cards, dominoes, and baseball. His sudden passing has been a source of grief and sorrow for those who knew him.
