Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Brandon Gilliam death by force case profile photo

Brandon Gilliam

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 30, 2023

Victim Details

Brandon Gilliam

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2023-04-30

28

Brandon

Gilliam

07/13/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Brandon Gilliam, a 28-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on April 30, 2023, during a violent home invasion. The incident occurred shortly before midnight at his residence on Laurelwood Court, where he was at home with his wife and five young children. According to police reports, an unidentified suspect forcibly entered their home and opened fire, resulting in Gilliam being shot fatally. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:04 AM.

The attack not only clai ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Brandon Gilliam, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (10)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Fox 8 Cleveland WJW: Five children witness home invasion in Northland; Parents shot, father killed
  • Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Apr 2023 - City of Columbus, Ohio
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 8 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been following the tragic case of Brandon Gilliam, and something that's really stuck with me is... ...Read More
    12/09/2024
    Has anyone been following the case of Brandon Gilliam's murder? It's truly a chilling incident. I wa... ...Read More
    02/19/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Brandon Gilliam

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Columbus, Ohio

    Earl Matthew Simmons death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Earl Matthew Simmons

    Death: Mar 26, 2021
    Earl Matthew Simmons, a 54-year-old African American man from Columbus, OH, tragically died on March c ...Read More
    Jeremiah Franklin death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Jeremiah Franklin

    Death: Aug 15, 2014
    On August 14, 2014, at approximately 9:13 p.m., Columbus police officers responded to a reported sho h ...Read More
    James Johnson death by force case in Columbus, OH

    James Johnson

    Death: May 08, 2015
    James J. Johnson, a 28-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically died on May 08, 2015. The circums m ...Read More
    Justin Kendrix death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Justin Kendrix

    Death: Jul 09, 2017
    On July 9, 2017, Justin Kendrix, a 29-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was shot and killed in th t ...Read More
    Stacey Ii Peck death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Stacey Ii Peck

    Death: May 02, 2015
    Stacey Ii Peck, a 23-year-old male, was tragically killed on May 2, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. The inc n ...Read More
    Dela Alexander-bentley death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Dela Alexander-bentley

    Death: Jul 31, 2012
    On July 31, 2012, 24-year-old Mandela Alexander-Bentley was killed in Columbus, Ohio. He was found f ...Read More
    Lawrence White death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Lawrence White

    Death: Jun 14, 2016
    Lawrence White, a 25-year-old African American male from Columbus, OH, tragically died on June 14, 2 ...Read More