Amir Jamiel Kirby, an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically died on December 28, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. He was fatally shot while attempting to break into a home on Rodgers Avenue, north of West Broad Street. According to police reports, Kirby was shot by the homeowner who claimed he was defending himself during the attempted robbery.
The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., and Kirby was pronounced dead at the scene.
The homeowner was questioned by detectives but faced no charges as of the night of the incident. The police did not release further details about the alleged home invasion or identify the resident who shot Kirby. The investigation concluded that the homeowner acted in self-defense, and no arrests were made in connection with Kirby's death.
Kirby's death was a tragic event that shook the community, and his family and friends mourned the loss of the young man who was known to be a stock clerk at Walmart in Middletown and a lifelong resident of the area. His funeral was held on January 9, 2016, in Middletown, New York, where he was remembered by his family and friends.
In summary, Amir Jamiel Kirby's death was the result of a fatal shooting during an attempted home invasion, and the homeowner involved was not charged with any crime as he was deemed to have acted in self-defense.
