Lee H. Bussey, a 30-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically passed away on June 28, 2016. He was born on April 10, 1986, in Jacksonville, Florida, and was known for his active participation in varsity sports during his time at Grove City High School. Lee was passionate about cars and motorcycles and enjoyed supporting The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was attending school for HVAC at the American School of Technology and was remembered as a generous and kind individual who always had a smile on
his face.
The circumstances surrounding Lee's death were connected to a home invasion robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of June 28, 2016. Two men, one of whom was armed, broke into a house in the 100 block of North Warren Road on the Hilltop and demanded money from the five people inside. During the incident, the armed man shot both Lee Bussey and Timothy Montgomery, who survived the attack. The homeowner, Stevie Montgomery, was also pistol-whipped and suffered serious facial injuries.
Following the investigation, Columbus police arrested Joseph K. Kibby, a 29-year-old man from Hilltop, in connection with the shooting death of Lee Bussey. Kibby was charged with murder and felonious assault. He was found near the scene shortly after the incident but initially denied involvement. However, lab tests revealed gunshot residue on Kibby, and DNA from Stevie Montgomery was found on his clothing. Kibby was taken into custody and held in the Franklin County jail.
The case against Joseph Kibby included evidence such as gunshot residue and DNA linking him to the crime scene. Despite his attempts to resist arrest and his statement to police to "shoot and kill" him, Kibby was successfully apprehended and charged. The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings highlighted the tragic loss of Lee Bussey and the impact of the violent home invasion on the victims and their families.
Lee Bussey is remembered fondly by his family, friends, and community, who continue to honor his memory and the positive impact he had on those around him.
