Police still searching for leads after man shot dead in a Monte Carlo

Adam Conn
·1 min read

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man’s murder that occurred outside of a South Linden home remains unsolved three years later.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, Yahieness Jamaal Dixon was found shot while sitting inside a gold Monte Carlo on April 18, 2021. Police believe the shooting took place on the south side of the 1300 block of East 25th Avenue.

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Officers responded to reports of a shooting in an alley behind East 25th Avenue, where they found Dixon. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

The family of Jamaal Dixon is partnering with Crime Stoppers and offering a $1,000 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 614-461-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip.

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