On August 21, 2021, Brandon Jeriel Slate, a 30-year-old Black man, was found lying in the front yard of a residence in the 700 block of South Highland Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to Grant Medical Center, but despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:52 p.m.
This tragic incident marked the 134th homicide in Columbus for the year 2021.
The case remains unsolved, and the Columbus Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. The lack of arrests or identified suspects has left the case in the cold case archives, with law enforcement continuing to work towards bringing justice for Brandon Jeriel Slate and closure for his family.
The circumstances surrounding Brandon Jeriel Slate's death have not led to any arrests or significant developments in the investigation. The case continues to be a priority for the Columbus Police Department, and they remain committed to solving this and other unsolved homicides in the city. The community is urged to come forward with any information that could help resolve this case and provide answers to Slate's family.
