On December 5, 2023, at approximately 6:19 p.m., Columbus police responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of North 20th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found 66-year-old Robert Kelly suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 6:39 p.m.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released information regarding potential suspects or motives. The Columbus Division of Police continues to investigate and urges anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 614-645-0877 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
Robert Leslie Kelly, born on June 2, 1957, is survived by his mother, Anne; sister, Lynne; brother, Bryan; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The community mourns the loss of Robert Kelly and hopes for a swift resolution to the case, seeking justice for him and closure for his family.
