Ted Selvage, a 25-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot on January 1, 1970. The incident took place after he left his girlfriend's apartment, which was located at 1505 Highland Avenue. Selvage was shot above his eye, and following the shooting, he was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case has remained unsolved for decades.
The investigation is being handled by the Columbus Police Department, with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) to help bring visibility and investigative resources to cold cases like this one. Ted Selvage's homicide is listed among the unsolved cases that the Ohio Attorney General's office continues to highlight, encouraging the public to submit any tips that might lead to the resolution of the case.
Efforts to solve the case depend largely on community involvement. Law enforcement officials continue to appeal to anyone who may have information, urging potential witnesses or individuals with knowledge to come forward. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office provides an avenue for anonymous tip submissions in hopes of finding new leads that could bring justice to Selvage’s family and help bring closure to those impacted by this tragic event.
