On July 14, 1986, Eugene Ward, a 70-year-old male, was killed during a robbery at his home in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place at 1282 North 5th Street in Franklin County. During the robbery, Ward was struck in the jaw, an injury that led to his hospitalization. Unfortunately, while in the hospital, he developed pneumonia as a complication of his injury, which ultimately resulted in his death the same day.
The Columbus Police Department investigated the case, but it remains unsolved. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has kept the case in its cold case database, seeking to increase visibility and gather any new leads. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping to eventually bring justice for Eugene Ward and his family. Cases like Ward’s are part of the broader effort by Ohio's law enforcement agencies to solve unsolved homicides by using public tips and investigative resources, highlighting the importance of community involvement in solving these tragic cases.
