COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police remain committed to solving a nine-year-old homicide in which a man was shot several times on the West Side.
David Lee Hodge was gunned down near the 200 block of Columbian Avenue at 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2016. At that time police responded to Hodge’s home, where he was found lying on the stairs and suffering from several gunshot wounds.
According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, it is alleged that multiple suspects broke out windows to enter the residence, where Hodge and a witness both attempted to confront the suspects before shots were fired. For previous reports on this story view the video player above.
All suspects fled the scene, police said, allegedly in a silver Nissan Rouge. Police said it is believed that Hodge, who was pronounced dead at a hospital, knew the suspects.
Crime Stoppers is once 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.
