Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Donnie Ferguson death by force case profile photo

Donnie Ferguson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 06, 2021

Victim Details

Donnie Ferguson

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-09-06

43

Donnie

Ferguson

07/15/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Donnie Ferguson, a 43-year-old man from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on September 6, 2021. Ferguson was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 2100 block of Haviland Drive in southeast Columbus. He was quickly transported to Grant Medical Center, but despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at 10:42 p.m. The incident marked the 143rd homicide in Columbus that year.

Police identified Brandon Lee Smith, a 32-year-old man, as the suspect in Ferguson's death. Smi ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Donnie Ferguson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WSYX: 43-year-old man killed in southeast Columbus shooting
  • 10tv.com: Police searching for suspect accused of killing man in southeast Columbus
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been following the Donnie Ferguson case, and something that really sticks with me is the role o... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
    I was reading more about Donnie Ferguson's case, and something that really stood out to me was the r... ...Read More
    08/14/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Donnie Ferguson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Columbus, Ohio

    Abraham Isaac Cundiff death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Abraham Isaac Cundiff

    Death: Sep 04, 2018
    Abraham Isaac Cundiff, a 40-year-old Black male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on Septe t ...Read More
    Jamarco Mitchell death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Jamarco Mitchell

    Death: Apr 23, 2012
    On April 23, 2012, Jamarco Mitchell, a 21-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot in w ...Read More
    Yusuf Warsame death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Yusuf Warsame

    Death: Feb 27, 2011
    On February 27, 2011, 23-year-old Yusuf Warsame was killed in Columbus, Ohio. The exact circumstance c ...Read More
    Malik Islam death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Malik Islam

    Death: Dec 02, 2023
    On December 2, 2023, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Columbus police officers responded to a reported s ...Read More
    Stephen Gammon death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Stephen Gammon

    Death: Aug 26, 2021
    Stephen A. González-Gammon, a 22-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on Augu g ...Read More
    Dawaun Taylor death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Dawaun Taylor

    Death: Sep 29, 2020
    Dawaun Demetrius Lewis-Taylor, a 15-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his lif i ...Read More
    Shaunquan Walker death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Shaunquan Walker

    Death: Jul 05, 2025
    In the early hours of July 5, 2025, 32-year-old Shaunquan Walker—a male, identified publicly after e ...Read More