Paul Beatty Jr. was 22 when he was found shot to death on November 6, 2008, in front of 543 South Champion Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has listed Beatty’s killing among unsolved homicides to highlight the case, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been involved alongside local law enforcement to keep the investigation visible.

Authorities continue to ask anyone with information—no matter how small—to contact investigators in hopes of developing new leads and bringing resolution for Beatty’s family. If anyone knew Paul Jr., witnessed activity near South Champion Avenue that night, or has information relevant to the shooting, please come forward.