The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is making a renewed plea for witnesses to come forward in the unsolved shooting death of a teenager, Bryson Cochran, in 2024. CPD's latest statement, issued on Tuesday, seeks additional information to solve the case.
Bryson Cochran was merely 17 when he lost his life to a gunshot wound on April 7, 2024, just after midnight. The police responded to the scene in the 2900 block of Tip Top Drive, where they found Cochran in the street. Officers declared him deceased shortly thereafter, marking a tragic end to what had been an evening of post-prom celebration. According to the investigators, details have been scant despite a swell of nearly 100 peers at the party as many attendees reported not seeing the incident unfold.
A full year has passed since that night wrenched Cochran from his community, yet the CPD's Violent Crimes Unit is pressing on with the investigation. A lack of witnesses willing to share what they know has hampered progress, leaving the Cochran family and authorities in a state of suspended expectation for closure and justice. The Columbus Police Department now urges that even the "smallest detail could help bring justice to Bryson Cochran and closure to his family," highlighting the crucial nature of public assistance in this case.
CPD is not only requesting the community's help but also incentivizing it. A cash reward is on offer for information leading to the resolution of this case. In a direct call to action, the Columbus Police Department insists that "Anyone with information is urged to contact Corporal Jared Berger at 706-225-4325 or [email protected]," underscoring the active search for leads.
For those who seek further details on the case or wish to read the CPD's full statement, the document can be accessed online.
