Dajuan A. Hartley, a 32-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on February 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 4:27 p.m. when the Columbus Division of Police received a call and responded to 1716 S. 6th St. Upon arrival, they discovered two males inside of 1720 S. 6th St. Dajuan Hartley was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:33 p.m., while the second individual was transported to Grant Medical Center in stable condition.
The case remains unsolved,
and the Columbus Police Department, along with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, continues to investigate. Despite extensive efforts, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation is part of the Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive, and law enforcement agencies have repeatedly appealed to the public for any information that might help solve the case.
The lack of resolution has been a source of frustration for Hartley's family and the community, who are eager for justice. The Columbus Police Department has urged anyone with additional information to come forward and submit a tip. The case file number is 2017-0017, and the investigation remains active as authorities continue to seek justice for Dajuan A. Hartley.
