On July 19, 1991, Donald Lightner, a 30-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, was killed in a shooting while he was in a car at the intersection of Barnett and Scottwood in Franklin County. The incident took place as Lightner was sitting in a vehicle that came to a stop at a traffic light. An unknown individual opened fire, striking Lightner with a gunshot wound that ultimately led to his death.
The Columbus Police Department investigated the incident, but no suspect has been identified, and the case remains unsolved. The Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to list Donald Lightner's death in its unsolved homicides database, aiming to generate tips and keep the case in public awareness. Authorities encourage anyone with information to reach out to local law enforcement or provide tips to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to assist in solving the case and bringing justice to Lightner's family.
This case, like many other cold cases, is highlighted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) to maintain visibility and increase the chances of finding new leads that could help identify those responsible. The BCI works with local law enforcement to provide resources and encourage community involvement, hoping that increased awareness may eventually lead to breakthroughs.
