Glenn E. Simley, a 27-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on July 7, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the passenger in a car that was shot at around 10:45 p.m. on Oakwood Avenue. The driver of the car, Martavious Arnold, also died from his injuries shortly after the shooting. The car continued to drive until it came to a stop on a sidewalk at Forest Street. Simley was pronounced dead at 2:26 a.m.
on July 8, 2013, at Grant Medical Center.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation into Glenn Simley's death is still ongoing. Columbus police have not made any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with the case. The case is part of the Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to help solve the case and bring justice to Simley's family.
The tragic incident has left a lasting impact on the community, and efforts to find those responsible for Simley's death continue. The Columbus Division of Police has urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
