On December 20, 1981, Arthur "Darrell" Hickman, a 35-year-old Black male, was found shot to death at 118 1/2 West Southern Avenue in Springfield, Ohio. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm, when two emergency phone calls were received about a shooting at that location. Officers arrived at the scene and found Hickman lying in the stairwell with a gunshot wound to the head.
Two Black males were seen running from the area at approximately 7:20 pm.
Despite the initial investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with Hickman's death. The case remains unsolved, and the Springfield Police Department continues to seek assistance from the community to gather more information. The investigation has involved multiple law enforcement agencies, but to date, no suspects have been identified, and no litigation has been pursued.
The Springfield Police Department has periodically released information about the case, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. The department has also posted flyers and utilized social media to generate leads. However, the lack of substantial evidence and witnesses has hindered the progress of the investigation.
Hickman's death is one of several unsolved homicides in Springfield, Ohio, and the case remains open. The Ohio Attorney General's Office has included Hickman's case in their cold case database, hoping to bring closure to his family and justice for his death. The community is encouraged to provide any information that could help solve this tragic case.
