Mohamed Deq Mohamed, a 22-year-old male of Somali ethnicity, tragically lost his life on April 17, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Mohamed was one of three Rochester men who were visiting a friend in Columbus for a soccer tournament. The incident occurred when the three men were targeted in an attempted robbery. Omar Abdulkadir Ali, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Mohamed Deq Mohamed and Ali Abdulkadir Ali, 23, were transported to Mt. Carmel West Hospital in critical condition.
Unfortunately, Mohamed succumbed to his injuries just a few days later, on April 22, 2017.
The investigation into Mohamed Deq Mohamed's death revealed that the shooting was likely motivated by an attempted robbery. Despite the tragic circumstances, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The family of Mohamed Deq Mohamed, along with the Ali brothers' family, offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The case remains open, and Columbus police continue to seek information from the public to bring those responsible to justice.
The loss of Mohamed Deq Mohamed was a significant event in Columbus, marking the 37th and 39th homicides in the city in 2017. The community and law enforcement remain committed to solving this case and providing closure for the victim's family.
