Roger Weatherspoon Jr., 22, was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio, on October 1, 2014. Police responding to a report discovered Weatherspoon inside a vehicle outside a Dunkin' Donuts on East Dublin Granville Road. Investigators determined he was shot during a drug transaction that took place inside the car. After being shot, he managed to drive a short distance before colliding with the donut shop's front area, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing two men fleeing the scene, prompting Columbus police to urge anyone with information to come forward.
This incident was marked as the 71st homicide in Columbus for that year, emphasizing the rising violence within the area. Efforts by the police to locate the suspects continued, and they encouraged public assistance via Crime Stoppers, highlighting the importance of community involvement in solving Weatherspoon’s case and bringing justice to his family.
