Samuel Dozier, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, died on December 14, 2016, nine days after being shot during an attempted robbery near E. 23rd and Hamilton Avenues on December 5. Police say Dozier attempted to rob a man who was carrying a concealed-weapon permit; that man shot Dozier in what officers classified as an act of self-defense. Dozier suffered several gunshot wounds and was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he later died.

Columbus homicide detectives investigated and determined the shooter had acted in self-defense; no charges were filed. Dozier’s death was recorded as the city’s 96th homicide of 2016. The case was cited in local discussions about lawful self-defense and the use of firearms.

If anyone knew Samuel Dozier or witnessed the December 5 incident, please share what you remember.