Columbus Homicide Remained Unsolved After Six Years
Authorities are still seeking information regarding the 2020 shooting death of a 15-year-old in Forest Park.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Violence
The 2020 homicide of 15-year-old Dawaun Lewis-Taylor in northeast Columbus remains unsolved six years later. Police have reported no new leads since the incident occurred on September 29, 2020.
Why it matters
The lack of progress in this case leaves a family without answers and the community in Forest Park searching for justice. Investigators continue to seek tips that could help identify those responsible for the fatal shooting.
The homicide remains an active investigation six years after it occurred. No new leads have been reported to the police since the 15-year-old victim was found in the 4800 block of Heatherton Drive.
The players
Dawaun Lewis-Taylor
He was a 15-year-old victim of a fatal shooting in northeast Columbus.
Crime Stoppers
This organization manages a tip line at 614-461-8477 for community members to submit anonymous information about criminal investigations.
The details
Officers discovered Dawaun Lewis-Taylor suffering from a gunshot wound in the 4800 block of Heatherton Drive and pronounced him dead at 4 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing a silver Chrysler 300 speeding east on Trent Road immediately following the shooting.
Timeline
September 29, 2020: Dawaun Lewis-Taylor was shot and died.
September 20, 2026: The case remains unsolved six years after the incident.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of cold cases in Columbus where limited witness testimony hampers the investigation of violent crimes. It highlights the ongoing reliance on public tips to resolve unsolved shootings occurring in residential areas.
Residents of Forest Park who may have witnessed the event or seen the silver Chrysler 300 are encouraged to contact authorities. Providing any detail regarding the incident could prove critical for investigators working to close this file.
The takeaway
Unsolved cases often rely on long-delayed tips from members of the public who may have been afraid to come forward initially. Community members can assist by reporting any lingering information to the tip line at 614-461-8477.
Further reading
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More information
Submit tips through the Crime Stoppers tip submission portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC4i.
