James Iii Willis

On November 18, 2017, James Willis III, aged 30, was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place in the early morning hours. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting, and Willis was found dead at the scene. The case has remained unsolved since that day, and is part of a growing list of homicides in Columbus from 2017—a year which saw record numbers of violent deaths in the city.

Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police Department. No significant leads or suspects have been publicly disclosed.