Do you know who murdered DeMarco? DeMarco Jerrell Sharp, a 24-year-old Black man known for his warm presence and devotion to his family, was killed in Columbus, Ohio, on the night of Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Remembered as a beloved son and father, DeMarco was a graduate of Independence High School in the area. His life revolved around his loved ones, especially his young daughter, Da'Miyah Arlene McNeal. He is deeply missed by his parents, Shemekia and Patrick Glenn, and Mark Sharp, as well as his grandmothers, great-grandmother, and numerous siblings, aunts, uncles, and friends who cherished their time with him.
The last moments of DeMarco’s life ended in violence just before midnight. At approximately 11:43 p.m., officers from the Columbus Police Department were dispatched to an apartment building in the 1800 block of Holburn Avenue, near Fairwood and Frebis avenues on the city's South Side. The call was for a person shot.
When police arrived at the address, 1808 Holburn Avenue, they made a grim discovery inside the building’s front common entrance.
DeMarco was found lying just inside the doorway, having sustained at least one gunshot wound. According to one news report, he was discovered by his girlfriend. Tragically, his injuries were fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The sudden and violent nature of his death sent a shockwave through his family and the local community, leaving them with profound grief and many unanswered questions.
The Columbus Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into DeMarco's death. Detectives processed the scene in the entranceway of the apartment complex, but no information about a possible suspect or motive was immediately released to the public. In the days and years that followed, investigators have sought leads that could help them piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Despite their efforts, the case has grown cold.
No arrests have ever been made in connection with DeMarco's murder, and his case is now listed as an unsolved homicide by the Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General's Office. His family held a celebration of his life on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at a local funeral home, where those who loved him gathered to mourn their loss. One year after his death, a loved one wrote in his online obituary, "Sweetheart it has been one full year since you have been gone but memories of you will forever be in our hearts. Rest peacefully baby boy."
As of today, the investigation into the murder of DeMarco Sharp remains open but inactive, pending new information. Law enforcement officials continue to ask for the public's help to bring justice to DeMarco and his family. Anyone with information regarding this case, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is urged to submit a tip to the Ohio Attorney General's office or the Columbus Police Department. A resolution to the case depends on someone coming forward with the missing piece of the puzzle that can finally explain who took DeMarco's life and why. 
