On October 17, 2017, Michael Scarberry, aged 29, was assaulted in the area of Sullivant Avenue and Brehl Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Around 10:40 p.m., the Columbus Division of Police received a call regarding a person who was reportedly "down and out" in the area. Upon arrival, authorities found Michael Scarberry unconscious, and he was subsequently transported to Mount Carmel West Hospital by emergency services.
Scarberry had been brutally attacked by a group of four to five unknown individuals, who reportedly kicked and punched him repeatedly. Despite receiving medical treatment, his condition continued to worsen over the following days. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries on October 29, 2017, almost two weeks after the initial assault. His death marked one of the many violent incidents contributing to the rising homicide rate in Columbus that year.
There are no known suspects or motives for the attack on Michael Scarberry, and investigators have urged anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case. As of now, the crime remains unsolved, leaving the victim's family and community without answers. His death contributed to a somber year for Columbus, which saw a record number of homicides as tensions between police and the community continued to be a point of concern and discussion for local authorities and residents alike.
