Nekoda Leftenant, a 59-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on February 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found lying in the doorway of Apartment 3 at 1481 W. Rich Street, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:42 a.m.
The incident was reported to Columbus Police officers at approximately 1:30 a.m., who arrived to find Mr. Leftenant in critical condition.
The Homicide Cold Case Unit has been actively investigating this case, but as of now, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The investigation continues, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice to Mr. Leftenant's family.
The lack of suspects or arrests in this case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such crimes. Despite ongoing efforts, the case has not yet been resolved, and the search for answers continues. The Columbus Police Department remains committed to finding the person or persons responsible for this tragic loss of life.