On October 28, 1995, Larry Gossett, a 19-year-old male, was fatally shot in front of 1414 E. Blake Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. The incident involved multiple gunshot wounds to his head and chest, leading to his tragic death. The case was immediately classified as a homicide, and it has remained unsolved since that time. The Columbus Police Department took charge of the investigation, but progress has been slow, with no suspects publicly identified or arrested in connection to this crime.
Larry Gossett's death is listed as an unsolved homicide in the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case database. This case has lingered for years without closure for Larry's family, and law enforcement officials continue to urge anyone with information to come forward, as even small details might provide a breakthrough in solving this crime. The community and law enforcement remain hopeful that new information might come to light, helping to provide justice for Larry and bring peace to his loved ones.
The Columbus Police Department and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation remain committed to investigating this case, encouraging anyone who might have information regarding Larry Gossett’s death to contact the authorities.