Reginal Lamar Byrd, 39, was fatally shot on January 23, 2021, in the 4900 block of Bottlebrush Drive in Canal Winchester, Ohio. The shooting occurred about 12:20 p.m.; Byrd was pronounced dead at Mount Carmel East Hospital at 1:05 p.m. A 22-year-old man was also shot and critically injured and survived.

Police say a woman known to both victims opened fire and then fled the scene. The female suspect has been identified by investigators but has not been apprehended. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. No arrests have been reported and the investigation is ongoing.

Byrd’s family described him as a beloved father, son, brother, and friend and have requested privacy. Does anyone in the Canal Winchester area have information that could help investigators?