On July 6, 2013, Mikal Kirkland, age 25, was killed in Columbus, Ohio, during a shooting that also injured Devin Skelton, age 28. The incident occurred around 4:13 a.m. near the intersection of Kimball Place and East Fulton Street, outside an after-hours club. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found both Kirkland and Skelton with gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, Mikal Kirkland was pronounced dead at the scene, while Devin Skelton was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
This violent event took place during a particularly deadly holiday weekend in Columbus, where five people were killed and several others injured across multiple incidents. Law enforcement officials did not release information about the motive or any suspects related to the shooting, and they continue to request the public's assistance in providing any information that could help solve the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Squad or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
