Rashad Rollins, aged 22, was killed on August 21, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The homicide occurred on the 797 block of South Weyant Avenue in Franklin County. According to the investigation details, Rollins died from a gunshot wound. At the time of discovery, law enforcement had limited leads regarding the case, and it remains an unsolved homicide. The Columbus Police Department has been seeking the public’s help to gather any information that could shed light on the circumstances of Rollins's
death.
This incident is part of the many unsolved homicides that have taken place in Columbus. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has been working to provide visibility to such cases in hopes of receiving useful tips from the community to move investigations forward. These cold cases are regularly highlighted by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to encourage those with information to come forward and help law enforcement bring some closure to victims’ families.
Community involvement is crucial for unsolved cases like that of Rashad Rollins, as tips from the public can be the key to solving these otherwise stalled investigations. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact law enforcement to assist in finally bringing justice in this and similar cases.
