Ahpercy Lee Raylon Wade, a 20-year-old male, tragically lost his life on October 19, 2019, in Columbus, OH. The incident occurred outside a convenience store on the Southeast Side of Columbus. Ahpercy was shot multiple times in the parking lot of De Store carryout, located at 5593 Chatterton Road. He was transported to Mount Carmel East hospital but was pronounced dead at 4:50 p.m.
The suspect in Ahpercy's death, Xavier N.
Jackson, a 20-year-old male, was identified and arrested on November 22, 2019. Jackson was charged with murder and initially evaded capture for over a month. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses showed Jackson stepping out of his car and firing multiple rounds at Ahpercy and another man before fleeing the scene. Jackson's girlfriend, who was present at the store but did not witness the shooting, identified him to the police.
Jackson eventually pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter with a gun specification and felonious assault. He was sentenced to 18 years in prison as part of a plea agreement. The motive for the shooting was not conclusively determined, but authorities believe it was gang-related.
The case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence and the challenges law enforcement faces in solving such crimes. Ahpercy's death left a community mourning and searching for answers, while the legal proceedings against Jackson brought some measure of justice for the victim and his family.
