Almost a year has passed, yet the search for answers continues in a Columbus homicide and felony assault case that claimed multiple lives. On the dark and violent night of May 18, 2024, Columbus Division of Police patrol officers rushed to the scene at E. 5th Ave. and Summit St following reports of gunfire. There, in the chaos, they discovered a stark and tragic scene – multiple individuals caught in a hail of bullets. Among the victims were Malachi Pee, Da’ondre Bullock, and Garcia Dixon Jr., whose wounds proved fatal.
As shared in a social media post from the Columbus Division of Police, the total count of those struck by the gunfire was six. Yet, with the situation still murky, no suspects have been apprehended, leading investigators to openly seek the help of the community for leads in locating those responsible for the violence of that fateful morning. Detective Poliseno is the point of contact for this ongoing investigation, bearing the heavy task of piecing together the narrative of that night. In their public appeal, they urge anyone with information, whether small or insignificant, to come forward and aid in pursuing justice.
While the authorities grapple with the complexities of the case, the weight of the lives lost hangs heavily over the community. The three victims, Pee, Bullock, and Dixon Jr., have become more than just names in a file – their absence is a palpable void in the lives of families and friends. Their passing is marked not merely by the cessation of breath, but by the dreams unfulfilled, the laughter silenced, and the potential extinguished. Their untimely deaths leave behind a tapestry of sorrow, threaded with questions and a longing for resolution.
Time presses on, yet the urgency to find those responsible does not wane. Columbus Police continue their push for assistance, making clear their need for any available footage from the scene or information about the incident. The call to action is clear – anyone with details regarding this tragic occurrence should contact Detective Poliseno at (614) 645-6420. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be channeled through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477), ensuring the identity of informants remains protected.
