Romeo Romell Kendrick, a 20-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on May 12, 2021. He was found fatally shot in a wooded area along Brice Road, north of Shannon Road, around 9:15 a.m. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene and pronounced him dead at the location. Kendrick's death was later confirmed as a homicide, marking the 71st homicide in Columbus for the year 2021.
The investigation into Kendrick's murder remains ongoing.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has listed the case as an unsolved homicide, with law enforcement agencies continuing to seek information from the public. Despite efforts to gather evidence and identify suspects, no arrests have been made in connection with Kendrick's death as of now. The case number assigned to this investigation is 3630.
The Kendrick family, along with friends and the community, have expressed deep sorrow and heartache over the loss. Romeo Romell Kendrick is remembered fondly by his family, including his parents Richard and Lisa Kendrick, and his siblings Rickeya Barker, Lisa Stephens, Sinyte Simms, Laporcha Williams, Miracle, Sonya Kendrick, Michael Stephens, Richard Kendrick, and Jamual Burks McElroy. His passing has left a significant void in their lives, and they continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
The investigation into Romeo Romell Kendrick's murder remains a priority for the Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to come forward and assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
