On March 18, 1997, Kyle Schaulin, a 19-year-old Ohio State University student, was killed in a homicide incident at his residence on East 11th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Schaulin was shot inside his home by three males who entered the apartment around 11 a.m. that day. The suspects confronted Schaulin in his bedroom, and a struggle ensued, during which Schaulin was shot. Despite eyewitness accounts from Schaulin’s roommates who were present when the men entered the apartment, the suspects have not been identified, and the case remains unsolved.
Schaulin's involvement in marijuana dealing appears to have played a role in the motive for his killing. Detectives suspect that the incident may have been a targeted robbery. Despite the presence of several witnesses, no substantial progress has been made in identifying the three individuals responsible for Schaulin's death. Investigators have followed numerous leads, but the case remains cold, and there have been no arrests made to date.
The homicide is part of a broader set of unresolved crimes that have affected Ohio State's campus area. Schaulin was among several OSU students who were victims of violent crimes during this period, with many of these incidents remaining unsolved. Law enforcement continues to seek new information in the hope of eventually solving these cold cases and bringing justice to the families of the victims. Anyone with information about Schaulin's homicide is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department, as detectives remain committed to pursuing new leads that may arise.
