Nearly five years after a father of three was gunned down in east Columbus, his family still waits for the killer to be caught.
"I am just praying that God sends us an answer, that's what I am praying," said Coreca Hall, the grandmother of Jayelin Wilson , who was shot and killed in May 2019. Photo taken April 26, 2024
"I am just praying that God sends us an answer, that's what I am praying," said Coreca Hall, the grandmother of Jayelin Wilson, who was shot and killed in May 2019.Columbus police say the 23-year-old's body was discovered by a fence on Gault Street. Investigators believe Wilson was shot and killed during a gun battle.
Family members say it's been more than two years since they've heard from police, despite calling for updates on the case. "I understand they have a full plate, don't get me wrong," said Hall. "But I think when you are not updating the family, not letting them know what's going on, I think that's pretty sad."
ABC 6 reached out to Columbus police, who tell us contact was recently made with the family, and the cold case remains a top priority. Investigators hope to get more information this weekend when Jayelin's murder is featured by Crime Stoppers.Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Ohio and leave an anonymous tip at 614-462-TIPS.
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