Columbus home invasion homicide remains unsolved eight years later

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Eight years after a west Columbus homicide authorities are still searching for leads that could lead to an arrest.

On October 27, 2016, Columbus police responded to a shooting on the city’s west side, near the 200 block of Columbian Avenue. At 8:45 p.m., officers located David Lee Hodge, who had been shot several times by unidentified suspects. Hodge was pronounced dead at Mount Carmel West hospital at 9:20 p.m.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, it is believed the suspects broke out windows to enter a home in the 100 block of Columbian Avenue where Hodges was staying. Hodges and a witness, both on the second floor, confronted the suspects before Hodges was shot by at least one of the suspects.

All suspects, who police believe knew Hodges, left the scene, reportedly in a silver Nissan Rouge.

Crime Stoppers is 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.