Delrec Dwayne Avant, a 22-year-old African American male from Momence, Illinois, tragically lost his life on June 20, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. He was fatally injured in a one-vehicle traffic crash at 5730 Roche Drive, where he and Dorcas D. Law, 24, were found with gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. Avant was transported to Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m.
Law was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries later that day.
The incident was initially treated as a traffic accident, but it quickly turned into a homicide investigation when it was discovered that both victims had been shot before their car crashed. The police launched an investigation to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved in the shooting. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The Columbus Police Department's Homicide Cold Case Unit continues to work on this case, hoping to bring justice to the victims and their families. The investigation remains open, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve this tragic crime.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in solving violent crimes and the importance of community cooperation in aiding investigations. The loss of Delrec D. Avant and Dorcas D. Law is a stark reminder of the impact of gun violence on individuals and families.
