On March 13, 2008, Bert J. Small, a 42-year-old man, was found dead from a gunshot wound in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred on the 400 block of Berkley Road in Franklin County. Small was shot in the chest, and despite immediate response from law enforcement, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. There was no immediate suspect identified in the shooting, and details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the crime remain unclear. The Columbus Police Department has been handling the investigation, but the case has remained unsolved for years.
The homicide of Bert Small was noted as a part of Columbus's broader challenge with violent crime, which often includes shootings with little evidence to follow up on. Despite appeals to the public for information, no significant breakthroughs have been reported. Authorities have continuously sought tips from the public to assist in the investigation, hoping that someone might come forward with information that could shed light on the case and help bring the perpetrator to justice.
The community remembers Bert Small as yet another victim of unsolved violence in Columbus, a city that has struggled with a number of cold cases over the years. The case remains open under the Ohio Attorney General’s unsolved homicide division, and they continue to ask for assistance from anyone who might know something about the tragic events of that night. The hope is that, with increased public awareness, new information might eventually lead to the resolution of this case.
