On December 22, 1979, Vernon Little, aged 51, was shot and killed during a robbery at the KAYO Service Station located at 2780 Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place during what appeared to be a robbery attempt, leaving Little fatally wounded. He was employed at the service station at the time of the incident. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, but despite efforts to investigate, the case remains unsolved to this day.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office have included this case in their database of unsolved homicides, highlighting it in an effort to solicit tips from the public. Authorities are seeking information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. The circumstances of the crime suggest it may have been a targeted robbery, but specific details about the suspects remain unclear.
The case is still under active investigation, and law enforcement agencies continue to ask for anyone with knowledge about the events leading to Vernon Little's death to come forward. Community cooperation is essential in helping solve this cold case and provide justice for Vernon and his family. If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the appropriate authorities to assist in bringing closure to this decades-old crime.
