On April 30, 2017, Thomas Lewis Drewry, a 34-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was found fatally wounded behind a residence located in the 1300 block of North 4th Street. At approximately 10:19 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots heard in the area. Upon arrival, they found Drewry unresponsive on a rear porch, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical responders from CFD Medic 7 transported Drewry to Ohio State Main Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased at 12:02 a.m. on May 1, 2017.
The circumstances surrounding Drewry's death have left the case unsolved, and it remains part of the Columbus Police Department's ongoing investigations into unsolved homicides. No suspects have been publicly identified, and investigators are actively seeking information that could help bring those responsible to justice. The Ohio Attorney General's Office has included this case in its unsolved homicide database, encouraging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation.
The community and law enforcement continue to seek leads, and tips are being solicited from the public to shed light on the incident and bring closure to Drewry's family. The investigation emphasizes the importance of community cooperation in helping to resolve violent crimes and ensuring justice for the victims.