Leads remain sparse in 2021 east Columbus homicide

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A four-plus year-old homicide remains under investigation as Columbus police seek assistance from the public.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, leads remain sparse in the case of an east Columbus homicide that occurred on Dec. 27, 2021. Police say that’s when reports of an unknown complaint was received in the 1100 block of Shady Lane Drive near East Main Street.

Officers arrived and discovered 22-year-old Preston Bell suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. It is believed Bell was walking outside when he was shot in the chest by an unknown suspect.

A Whitehall Fire Medic unit arrived and pronounced Bell dead at 4:45 a.m. For an earlier report on this story view the video player above.

Crime Stoppers is 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 614-461-8477 or visit www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip.