On October 16, 1994, Barrington King, aged 33, was found with a gunshot wound at an address on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. He was pronounced dead on the same day. Despite initial investigative efforts by the Columbus Police Department, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. The motive for the homicide and the circumstances leading to Barrington King's death are still unclear, and his case has since been listed as an unsolved homicide in the Ohio Attorney General’s
cold case database.
Barrington King’s unsolved murder is among many highlighted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) as part of their effort to bring visibility to cold cases across Ohio. By featuring these cases in the statewide database, law enforcement hopes to generate new leads that could bring the perpetrator to justice and provide a sense of closure for Barrington’s loved ones. Anyone with information about this case is urged to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation, which remains active despite the passage of time.
The BCI continues to emphasize the importance of public assistance in solving cold cases, believing that even the smallest tip can make a significant difference in these investigations. Individuals with knowledge of Barrington King's case are encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department or the Ohio Attorney General’s office.
