We are shattered to share that Dekevin Louis was taken from us violently on March 25, 2026 and did not survive. The 36-year-old beloved resident of Columbus, Ohio was found fatally shot inside a building in the 1600 block of Lockbourne Road that police believe to be an after-hours club.
Officers responded around 7:30 a.m. after the building owner called 911 and discovered him inside. Despite the swift arrival of first responders, Dekevin was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:40 a.m. from a gunshot wound that was not self-inflicted. This tragic incident has left his family, friends, and the wider Columbus community in profound shock and sorrow as they grapple with the sudden loss of a young man whose presence brought warmth and connection to those around him.
Family members later identified the victim as 36‑year‑old Dekevin M. Louis, a detail confirmed by the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Bureau. Investigators documented the scene and began canvassing the area for witnesses or surveillance footage that might shed light on what happened inside the building before the property owner arrived. Police have not yet released information about potential suspects or a motive.
The homicide occurred in a busy corridor of Lockbourne Road, not far from neighborhood stores, a post office, and residential homes. Residents expressed shock that a killing had taken place so close to where families live and children walk to school. Police cruisers remained outside the building for more than 24 hours as detectives continued processing evidence and interviewing individuals connected to the property.
As the investigation continues, Columbus Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Detectives have emphasized that even small details could help piece together the final moments of Dekevin Louis’s life. The community now waits for answers as authorities work to determine who is responsible for the deadly shooting inside the suspected after‑hours club.
As a beloved presence in the hearts of many, he will always be remembered for his warmth, his genuine nature, and the meaningful connections he forged with family, friends, and everyone who crossed his path. Though his time with us ended far too soon in this tragic shooting at the suspected after-hours club on Lockbourne Road, the kindness and light he shared endure, inspiring his loved ones and community to carry forward the same open-hearted spirit that defined his 36 years.
