A gas station attendant is robbed and shot On March 8, 1955, 24-year-old Donald Keyes was tragically killed during an armed robbery while working the night shift at the Checker Oil Station located at 1775 East 5th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Keyes was fatally shot by the unknown assailant(s) during the robbery, and the incident remains unsolved. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, but no suspects have been identified, and no significant leads have been made public since the investigation began.
This case is part of the Ohio Attorney General's unsolved homicide database, which highlights cold cases to maintain visibility and encourage the public to provide any information that might assist in solving the crime. Authorities hope that, even after many years, community involvement could yield the crucial information needed to bring closure to Donald Keyes' family and bring those responsible to justice.
Anyone with information about the homicide of Donald Keyes is encouraged to submit a tip to the Columbus Police Department or contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) through their official channels. Public cooperation is often key in moving cold case investigations forward and ensuring that justice is eventually served.
