On April 14, 2019, Adane Kinde, a 34-year-old man from Columbus, OH, was found fatally shot in front of Awah Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar on South Hamilton Road. He was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:29 a.m. Kinde's death marked the city's 28th homicide of the year.
The investigation led to the arrest of Marcachew K. Sisay, also 34 years old, who was charged with murder in connection with Kinde's death.
Witnesses identified Sisay as the gunman, and he turned himself in on April 18, a day after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Sisay was later taken into custody and held at Franklin County Jail.
The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement, and the Columbus Police Homicide Unit, along with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, urged anyone with information to come forward. The community was deeply affected by the loss, and efforts to bring justice for Adane Kinde continued as the legal proceedings against Sisay moved forward.
This tragic incident highlighted the ongoing challenges of gun violence in Columbus and the importance of community cooperation in solving such cases.
