Elderly Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed in Columbus

Elderly Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed in Columbus
Crime scene investigation - File Photo.

Columbus Police responded to a shooting report on December 5, 2023, around 6:19 p.m., in the 300 block of N. 20th St. Upon arrival, officers found 66-year-old Robert Kelly with gunshot wounds.

Mr. Kelly was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Elderly Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed in Columbus

Evidence collected near the scene included footage of what is believed to be a 2018-2023 blue Subaru Crosstrek leaving the area shortly after the shooting. Columbus Police are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Detective Robert Shepherd at 614-645-0877. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).