On December 11, 1981, Gareld Dixon, age 69, was found dead after being shot twice in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place near the intersection of Windsor Avenue and Wentworth Road. Gareld suffered two gunshot wounds and a significant head injury. He was transported to St. Anthony's Emergency Room, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Columbus Police Department responded to the incident, but no suspect has been identified, and the case remains unsolved.
Gareld's homicide has since been listed as part of Ohio's unsolved cold cases, with law enforcement agencies continuing to encourage anyone with information to come forward in hopes of bringing closure to this longstanding case. Public tips can play a crucial role in resolving cold cases like Gareld Dixon's. If anyone has any relevant information, they are urged to contact the authorities.
