On August 23, 2020, Virgilio Aguilera, a 52-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting incident in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 7:17 PM at 5314 Brandenberry Drive. Aguilera was struck by one of the rounds fired from a vehicle and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, but he later succumbed to his injuries at 9:48 PM.
The Columbus Police Department has classified Aguilera's death as an unsolved homicide.
Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains open, and law enforcement continues to seek information from the public to help solve the crime.
The investigation into Aguilera's death is part of the Columbus Police Department's Homicide Cold Case Unit, which reviews unsolved homicides in an effort to bring justice to the victims and their families. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department or leave an anonymous tip with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
The tragic loss of Virgilio Aguilera highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Columbus and the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such cases. The community continues to hope for answers and justice for Aguilera and his family.
