Richard P. Hodge Jr., aged 27, was shot and killed on December 30, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 6:49 p.m. at the Beverage Warehouse located on the 800 block of East 11th Avenue. Responding to an emergency call, Columbus police officers found Richard Hodge inside the entryway of the building, critically wounded. He was immediately transported by Columbus Fire to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at 7:23 p.m.
The circumstances surrounding Hodge's death remain unsolved. Law enforcement officials have not yet identified any suspects in the case, and the investigation is ongoing. The Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office have continued to encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward to help solve this crime and bring justice to his family. Richard's death is listed as one of the unsolved homicides in the state's cold case database, with authorities hoping that renewed visibility may help generate valuable leads.
