On October 10, 2013, 18-year-old Desmond Fisher was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at 996 Miller Avenue. According to witness accounts, Desmond was sitting on the porch of a house when several individuals approached suddenly and opened fire at close range. A woman who lived in the home stated that Desmond had stopped by to borrow some rubbing alcohol. She went inside to retrieve it, and shortly after, she heard four to five gunshots.
One of the bullets reportedly lodged into her house. Desmond was struck in the chest and transported to Grant Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police mentioned that they were looking for two men seen fleeing the scene following the shooting. Despite their efforts, the suspects remain unidentified, and the case is still unsolved. Desmond's tragic death was one of several acts of violence in Columbus that year, and it is listed among the cold cases that law enforcement continues to investigate in the hopes of bringing justice for his family and community. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward, as any lead could be crucial in solving the case.
