On September 24, 2020, Cornelius Casimere, a 30-year-old man from Columbus, OH, was tragically shot and killed in the Linden neighborhood. The incident occurred around noon in the 2200 block of Homestead Drive, near Linden McKinley High School. Casimere was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after the shooting, 28-year-old Derek Boone, who was present at the scene, admitted to being the shooter. Boone was taken into custody and later charged with murder.
The Columbus Division of Police confirmed that Boone's arrest was connected to Casimere's death. This case marked the 111th homicide in Columbus for the year 2020.
The investigation into Cornelius Casimere's death remains ongoing, with Boone facing legal proceedings for his involvement in the shooting. The community continues to seek justice for Casimere and his family, hoping for closure and accountability in this tragic case.
