Victor F. Mendez Paredes, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on December 25, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. He and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Sayuri Casas Yerena, were found critically injured inside a vehicle at 2231 Courtside Drive, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 3:59 AM when Columbus Police Department officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress and shots fired.
Despite immediate medical attention, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene at 4:14 AM.
The case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with Victor's death. The Columbus Police Department continues to investigate the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward. The lack of suspects or significant leads has kept this case in the cold case files, with law enforcement agencies actively seeking justice for Victor and Sayuri.
Victor's death has left a lasting impact on his family and the community, who continue to seek answers and closure. The investigation remains open, and the Columbus Police Department's Homicide Cold Case Unit continues to review and follow up on any new leads or information that may help solve this tragic case.
