Kawme Dejuan Patrick, a 25-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on June 30, 2016. His death was the result of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the south side of Columbus. Officers Cassie Scott and Linda Gutierrez, both eight-year veterans of the Columbus Police Division, were involved in the incident. They were responding to a report of a black male with a gun at an apartment on Lockhurst Road.
Upon arrival, a confrontation ensued between the officers and Patrick, leading to multiple shots being fired on the front lawn of the apartment. Patrick was transported to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident sparked an investigation by Columbus police, who recovered a gun from the scene. The officers involved in the shooting were identified, but no charges were filed against them. The case drew attention to issues of police use of force and the need for accountability in such situations. Patrick's family and friends mourned his loss and remembered him as a loving son, father, and brother.
The shooting raised questions about the circumstances leading to Patrick's death and whether the use of force was justified. Despite the investigation, no arrests were made, and the officers involved were not criminally charged. The incident remains a point of contention and a reminder of the complexities surrounding police interactions with the community.
Patrick's death left a void in the lives of his family, including his mother Tasha Reeder, father Larry D. Crews, and his three sons, Kawme Jr., Kawtrae, and Jashaun. His siblings, Tashawnda, Shaquille, Lamondtae, and Michael, along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, continue to cherish his memory. The community came together to support the family during this difficult time, and Patrick's legacy lives on through the love and memories shared by those who knew him.
