Shandese Marquail Brunner, a 19-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on December 23, 2020. Brunner was born on June 22, 2001, and attended Linden McKinley High School. He was known for his loving and caring nature, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
On the night of his death, Brunner was found outside an apartment on the 1700 block of Shanley Drive on Columbus' Northeast Side. He had been shot and was rushed to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 9:01 p.m. According to police reports, Brunner was involved in a private sale transaction when an altercation occurred, leading to the shooting. Two individuals came forward as witnesses, but neither has been charged in connection with Brunner's death.
The investigation into Brunner's death is ongoing, and Columbus police have not yet released the identities of any suspects. The case remains a part of Columbus' deadliest year on record, with Brunner's death being the 166th homicide of 2020.
The loss of Shandese Brunner has left a significant impact on his family and the community, and the search for justice continues as authorities work to uncover the full details of the incident.
