Unsolved homicide – Tanknai Houpe

• Missing age: Unknown
• Current age: 23
• Gender: Male
• Race/Ethnicity: Black
• Height: 5' 10"
• Weight: 170
• Hair color: Black
• Eye color: Brown

Details

On October 20, 2021, at approximately 10:53 a.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Cleveland Ave. and E. 21st Ave. on report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers met with 19yr old Tanknai Houpe, who was suffering from gunshot wounds to the back and chest area. Mr. Houpe was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later died as a result of his injuries. Officers met with a witness who stated they and Mr. Houpe were walking in the area of Cleveland Ave. and E 21st. Ave. when a black four door sedan passed them and unknown occupants inside the vehicle fired multiple gunshots at them, striking Mr. Houpe.

Contact

If you have information contact Columbus Police Department.