On December 8, 1980, Paul Avakian, a 55-year-old male, was found dead in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 941 Brice Road, where Avakian was discovered with three gunshot wounds—one on his left side and two on his chest. These injuries led to his immediate death at the scene. This homicide remains unsolved, and the Columbus Police Department is actively seeking any information that could help bring justice to his case.
Paul Avakian's case has been classified as an unsolved homicide and continues to be part of the Ohio Attorney General's cold case investigations. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no significant leads have emerged, and the case remains open to this day. Authorities have appealed to the public for any tips or information that may help shed light on the circumstances surrounding Avakian's death.
The Ohio Attorney General's office has also featured this case on its platform for unsolved homicides, in hopes that increased visibility may generate new leads. Avakian's death, which took place over four decades ago, represents one of the numerous cold cases in Ohio that await resolution.
