Cody Virgil Nichols, age 22, was tragically killed on August 4, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. At approximately 1:52 a.m., Columbus Police officers responded to reports of shots fired at 735 Doulton Court, located in the Wedgewood Village Apartments on the west side of the city. Upon arrival, they found Cody lying in the hallway near the front of the apartment building, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services arrived shortly thereafter, but Nichols was pronounced dead at 2:10 a.m.
on the scene. The investigation revealed no clear suspects or motives at the time, and the case remains unsolved.
Columbus Police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are actively seeking tips from the community to help solve this case. Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest or indictment of those responsible for Cody's death. Authorities urge anyone with details, no matter how small, to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously through the P3 Tips mobile app, the Crime Stoppers hotline, or their website. This plea for information has remained ongoing, as law enforcement and Cody's family continue to seek justice for this senseless loss.
Cody Nichols was a young father with a four-year-old son at the time of his death. He left behind his parents, siblings, and extended family who have kept his memory alive while awaiting answers. This case, like many unsolved homicides, underscores the importance of community involvement to provide any information that could help solve the crime and bring peace to those affected by the tragedy.
