On September 25, 1994, Shawn Small, a 32-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead on the porch of his residence located at 1102 East 16th Avenue. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound, and the circumstances of his death have remained unsolved. The Columbus Police Department was the lead law enforcement agency investigating this case, but despite their efforts, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains open.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), in collaboration with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, has included Shawn Small's case among the list of unsolved homicides in an effort to bring renewed visibility to it. Authorities hope that someone with relevant information will come forward to assist in providing leads. Such cold cases are often highlighted by law enforcement to keep them in the public eye, as community tips can be instrumental in generating breakthroughs. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department or submit a tip through the resources provided by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
The inclusion of Shawn Small’s case in the statewide unsolved homicides database underscores the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to bring justice for victims and closure to their loved ones. The Ohio Attorney General's initiative also helps in comparing details of different unsolved homicides to potentially identify linked cases across jurisdictions.
