On November 14, 2020, Toby Smith, a 45-year-old Black man, was found unresponsive in the 2000 block of Rankin Avenue in East Linden, Columbus, OH. He was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at 10:49 AM by medics. The Columbus Division of Police responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the incident.
The circumstances surrounding Toby Smith's death remain under investigation.
Police have not yet identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
As of now, there have been no litigations or murder trials related to Toby Smith's death. The case is still considered an open investigation by the Columbus Police Department. The community continues to seek justice for Toby Smith, and the police are actively working to gather more information to solve this case.