Killer of Ohio State student remains at large nearly eight years later

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police are still seeking leads in a fatal shooting of an Ohio State student nearly eight years ago.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, the death of 20-year-old Tarak Underiner, who was found shot in the University District just north of campus, remains unsolved with few leads ever since.

On Jan. 5, 2017, Columbus police responded to 911 calls about a shooting near the intersection of East Northwood Avenue and North Pearl Street. Officers arrived at 12:30 a.m. and found Underiner suffering from multiple gunshot wounds before pronouncing him dead at 12:41 a.m.

Two other residents of the house were questioned at police headquarters, but neither were named as a suspect. In a 911 recording, the caller said he heard gunshots and someone running out of the house.

Police confirmed to NBC4 the motive behind the shooting was believed to be drug related and not random. Police also say they recovered guns at the house.

Underiner, a graduate of Cincinnati Colerain High School, was a member of Buckeyes for Concealed Carry on Campus, according to a statement put out by Ohio Students for Concealed Carry, and he was previously interviewed on NBC4 on proposed marijuana legislation in 2016.

To date, no phone calls or leads have been given in this case and the Underiner family is offering $2,500 for any information on the shooting. Anyone who may be able to help is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip.