A young man is found shot to death\n On January 5, 2017, Tarak Underiner, a 20-year-old Ohio State University student, was tragically shot and killed at a residence in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. when Columbus police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at 28 E. Northwood Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found Tarak with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Tarak was well known for being an advocate for concealed carry rights for students on campus, and he was actively involved in supporting these rights. Despite extensive investigations, there have been no significant leads or suspects identified in the case, and it remains unsolved to this day. The authorities have been treating this as a homicide, but no arrests have been made. The family, devastated by the lack of progress in the investigation, has offered a $2,500 reward for information that could lead to an arrest or indictment of those responsible for his death.
Tarak’s family has been vocal in their appeals for information, expressing their ongoing pain from not having answers about what happened. His father, Todd Underiner, has made several public pleas, urging anyone with any knowledge about that tragic night to come forward to help bring some closure. Columbus Police have continued their efforts to gather information, and Crime Stoppers is also involved, allowing people to provide tips anonymously in hopes of advancing the investigation.
The loss of Tarak Underiner was the first homicide in Columbus in 2017, and it has left his family and friends with a deep void. Despite the reward and public attention to the case, few leads have emerged, and the case remains an open investigation that requires community support to solve. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Columbus Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 or visit their website to submit a tip.
