On September 25, 1995, Maurice Cannon, aged 51, was found shot in Columbus, Ohio, near the intersection of 24th and Hamilton. Cannon had sustained a gunshot wound to the buttocks, which led to his death. The incident occurred in Franklin County, and despite the efforts of the Columbus Police Department, the case remains unsolved. The motive for the shooting and the identity of the perpetrator have not been determined, and the investigation has stalled without any significant leads.
Maurice Cannon was a Black male, and his murder is still listed among Ohio’s unsolved homicides. Law enforcement officials continue to encourage anyone who may have information regarding the case to come forward to help solve this tragic incident. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation remains involved, and the case continues to be highlighted by the Ohio Attorney General's office as part of efforts to revisit unsolved homicides across the state in the hope that new information may emerge.
If you have any information about Maurice Cannon’s death, the Columbus Police Department or the Bureau of Criminal Investigation would welcome a tip to help bring resolution to this case.
