On November 28, 2023, at approximately 9:43 p.m., 20-year-old Deon Crawford was fatally shot in the 900 block of Dressage Trace in Blacklick, Ohio. Columbus Police officers responding to reports of a shooting found Crawford in a parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead at 10:13 p.m.
Investigations revealed that Crawford had met with two men in the parking lot for reasons yet to be determined.
During this interaction, one of the men shot Crawford. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation. One individual was detained at the scene for questioning, but no arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed.
The Columbus Division of Police continues to investigate the incident. They urge anyone with information to contact Detective Lemmon at (614) 645-2558 or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, tips can be provided anonymously through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
