Columbus home invasion homicide remains unsolved eight years later
Oct 27, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Eight years after a west Columbus homicide authorities are still searching for leads that could lead to an arrest.
On October 27, 2016, Columbus police responded to a shooting on the city’s west side, near the 200 block of Columbian Avenue. At 8:45 p.m., officers located David Lee Hodge, who had been shot several times by unidentified suspects. Hodge was pronounced dead at Mount Carmel West hospital at 9:20 p.m.
According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, it is believed the suspects broke out windows to enter a home in the 100 block of Columbian Avenue where Hodges was staying. Hodges and a witness, both on the second floor, confronted the suspects before Hodges was shot by at least one of the suspects.
Nearly eight years later, the home invasion-murder of David Lee Hodge remains unsolved.
All suspects, who police believe knew Hodges, left the scene, reportedly in a silver Nissan Rouge.
Crime Stoppers is again asking for community assistance and offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip.