On June 10, 2023, 16-year-old Jarrell "Buddy" Martavious Russell was fatally shot in an alley on North Guilford Avenue in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Investigators believe an argument escalated into gunfire, resulting in his death.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Jarrell's death. His mother, Tamekia Jackson, has publicly pleaded for anyone with information to come forward, expressing her profound grief and confusion over the loss of her son.
Jarrell was preceded in death by his grandparents, Georgia Swindle and Starks Jackson Jr. He is survived by his mother, Tamekia Jackson, and two sisters, Tashunda Tolliver and Nadia Prim. Visitation and funeral services were held on June 20, 2023, at Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace North.
The Columbus community continues to grapple with the senseless loss of a young life, hoping for justice and an end to such violence.
