Kelvin Lee Porter, a 54-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on January 12, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 1:18 a.m. when Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a home invasion and gunshots at 580 South Napoleon Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Porter lying in the driveway, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to Grant Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 2:03 a.m.
The investigation revealed that Porter was the victim of a robbery. Detectives continued to process the scene and tracked down a person of interest, but the case remains unsolved. The Columbus Police Department and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers have urged anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice to Porter's family.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Kelvin Lee Porter's death. The case is still an open investigation, and law enforcement continues to seek information that could lead to a resolution. The community remains hopeful that new leads will emerge, and justice will be served for Porter and his loved ones.
