On the morning of June 7, 2020, 39-year-old Dale Roland Kendig, a white male, was fatally shot in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 5:59 a.m. in the 3600 block of South Eureka Avenue. Columbus police responded to reports of a shooting and found Kendig suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 6 a.m.
According to investigators, the fatal shooting followed an argument between Dale Kendig and an unidentified male suspect. Witnesses reported that the suspect fled the scene in a white Dodge truck. At the time, authorities had not released further details about the suspect's identity or any arrests made in connection with the case. The Columbus Police Department urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
Dale Kendig was born on December 14, 1980, and was a lifelong resident of Columbus. He is survived by his mother, Penny S. Kendig; his children, Arick Carles and Mariah Hasselbach; his sisters, Carlisa L. Kendig and Daleana R. Sealock; his half-brother, Victor Higgenbotham; and his cousin, Shawn Kendig. Family and friends remembered him as a warm and kind individual. A memorial page was established to honor his memory and allow loved ones to share condolences.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been reported in connection with the death of Dale Kendig. The investigation remains open, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect involved in this tragic incident.
