Lionel Adams, a 60-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on September 19, 2020. He was one of two victims found shot inside a home on South Wheatland Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood. The other victim, Candace Carr, aged 41, was also found deceased at the scene. A third victim, a woman, was shot in the face but survived and managed to flag down help.
The incident was part of a robbery that went wrong.
Andrea Montgomery, a 48-year-old woman, was charged with facilitating the robbery and bringing the shooter into the home. Although Montgomery did not pull the trigger herself, she was present during the shooting and was charged with aggravated murder, murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, felonious assault, and attempted murder. However, in a surprising turn of events, a Franklin County jury acquitted her of all charges related to the shooting in November 2024.
The investigation into Lionel Adams' death involved multiple suspects, but only one arrest was made. The police continued to seek more information and tips from the public to identify and arrest the shooter. The case remains open, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
The loss of Lionel Adams and Candace Carr deeply affected their families and the community, leaving many questions unanswered and a desire for justice.
