Carl C. Pleasant, aged 30, was found dead on May 12, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. On that afternoon, officers were dispatched to 76 N. Hampton Road, Apartment #C, to perform a wellness check after receiving reports of concern. Upon entry, they discovered Carl Pleasant had been shot and was unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene by responding medics. The investigation remains active, and the Columbus Police Department has continued to appeal for information from the public to help solve the case, emphasizing the need for anyone with details to come forward.
Carl, known as "CC" to friends and family, was a beloved member of his community. He was born on September 30, 1984, in Columbus, Ohio, to Deborah L. Pleasant. He was deeply connected to his family and is remembered by many loved ones, including his young daughter, Camilla. His sudden death left a void for his family and friends, who gathered on May 22, 2015, at Newcomer Funeral Home in Columbus for a memorial service to honor his life and say their final goodbyes. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, Carl Pleasant's homicide remains unsolved, and the police are still seeking any information that could lead to a resolution in the case.
The Columbus Division of Police has kept this case open as part of its homicide cold case investigations. The family continues to hope for justice, and authorities encourage anyone who may have seen or heard anything related to this tragic event to contact Crime Stoppers or the Columbus Police Department.
