On February 11, 2014, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Garland Willoughby, age 28, was found shot multiple times inside an apartment at 826 Wedgewood Drive in Columbus, Ohio. He was discovered after police responded to a call about a shooting. Garland was transported by Columbus Fire medics to Mount Carmel West Medical Center, but he succumbed to his injuries less than an hour later, on February 12, 2014.
The police have not identified a suspect or established a motive for the crime, leaving this case unsolved.
Garland's tragic death was one of two shootings reported in Columbus on the same night. Despite a lack of leads, the Columbus Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case. Garland's death has been listed among the unsolved homicides in Columbus, with local law enforcement still seeking public assistance to bring justice and closure to his family.
Garland was remembered as a beloved father and friend. His community and loved ones mourned his loss, with many expressing their grief and love on various memorial platforms. His untimely death highlights the ongoing problem of gun violence in the area, and authorities hope that increased awareness and community involvement may eventually lead to solving this case.
