On February 17, 1999, seventeen-year-old Arthur Ford IV, a Black male, tragically died from a gunshot wound to the head in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred in front of 86 E. 8th Avenue, and it remains an unsolved homicide case. The Columbus Police Department has been investigating the case, but no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified.
The case, identified as Case number 1620, has been a part of the Ohio Attorney General's cold case database.
Despite ongoing efforts, law enforcement has not been able to bring closure to this case, and they continue to seek any information that might help solve the murder. The community and Ford's family have been left without answers for over two decades, hoping for justice and resolution.
If anyone has any information regarding the death of Arthur Ford IV, they are encouraged to submit a tip to the Columbus Police Department or the Ohio Attorney General's office. The investigation remains open, and law enforcement is committed to solving this case and providing justice for Arthur Ford IV and his family.
