On August 31, 2017, Theodore Stokes Jr., a 20-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was shot and killed in a tragic incident that also injured another individual. The shooting occurred in the early afternoon, around 1:50 PM, at the corner of Traymore Place and Republic Avenue in Columbus. Columbus Police officers responded to a report of gunshots and found Theodore Stokes and another victim, Daryll Gavin, lying on a front porch suffering from gunshot wounds.
Theodore was pronounced dead at the scene, while Daryll Gavin was transported to Grant Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries several days later.
Theodore Stokes' death remains unsolved, and Columbus authorities, with the support of Crime Stoppers, are actively seeking any information that may help solve the case. A cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible for this crime. Crime Stoppers and the Columbus Police have made several appeals to the public, urging anyone who might have witnessed the shooting or who has any relevant information to come forward.
The homicide of Theodore Stokes has been classified as a cold case, and authorities continue to hope that new leads might come to light. The Ohio Attorney General's Office, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, has included this case in their list of unsolved homicides in an effort to maintain visibility and encourage community members to assist in bringing justice for Theodore and his family.
