On March 16, 2006, Antoine "Twan" Patterson, a 25-year-old resident of Whitehall, Ohio, was shot and killed at the Yearling Green Apartments, located at 4218 Rickenbacker Avenue. The incident took place in the evening as Antoine was leaving a friend's apartment. According to police reports, Antoine was confronted in the foyer area of the building by an unknown person, and an argument ensued, which escalated into a violent confrontation.
During this altercation, Antoine was shot multiple times, and the suspect or suspects fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Despite efforts by the Whitehall Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to solve the case, the identity of the assailant remains unknown. Antoine Patterson's death has since been classified as an unsolved homicide, and investigators are actively seeking any leads that could help bring justice to his family and provide closure for those who knew him. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information about this crime to come forward, hoping that new tips might finally lead to a resolution in this long-standing case. The Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to support these efforts by highlighting the case among other unsolved homicides in the state.
