Columbus

Man found dead on Ohio road with gunshot wound

COLUMBUS — A man was fatally shot late last night in west Columbus, and police are actively searching for the suspect. The incident began just before midnight when a ShotSpotter alert indicated multiple gunshots in the 400 block of South…

Self defense claim being investigated following shooting of Ohio man

COLUMBUS — A man was fatally shot in north Columbus on Thursday night, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Fordham Road, just south of Morse Road,…

One person dead following shooting at Ohio apartment complex, suspect arrested

COLUMBUS — A man was fatally shot late Wednesday night outside an apartment building near Hilliard, according to the Columbus Division of Police. One person has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The Columbus Police dispatch center…

Ohio man sent to hospital following stabbing

COLUMBUS — A man is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed during an altercation Tuesday night in southeast Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Police were called to the 6900 block of Gemstar Road, south of…

One person shot and killed in Ohio following altercation

COLUMBUS — A teenage boy was fatally shot Wednesday morning in the North Linden neighborhood following an altercation, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers responded to a call around midnight reporting a shooting in the 1000 block of…

Crash causes closures along I-71 in Ohio

COLUMBUS — Columbus drivers are facing delays this morning as emergency crews work to clear a crash on I-71 northbound near Greenlawn Avenue. The incident has led to lane closures, causing significant slowdowns for commuters heading into downtown. Motorists are…

Victim identified in Saturday Ohio shooting

COLUMBUS — The Columbus Division of Police has identified the victim in a fatal shooting that took place in the University District on Saturday afternoon. The victim, 51-year-old Paul Allgood, was found suffering from a gunshot wound after police responded…

One dead following shooting at Ohio Kroger

COLUMBUS — One person is dead following a Saturday afternoon shooting near Kroger in the University District. Police responded to a report of gunfire at North High Street and Clark Place around 2:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a victim…

Ohio man sentenced to 11 years for killing pedestrian

COLUMBUS — A Columbus man was sentenced Monday to at least 11 years in prison for the death of a pedestrian he struck with his vehicle three years ago. Osman Aweys, 40, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2021…

Ohio man sentenced to ten years for shooting weapon in parking lot

COLUMBUS — Davon L. Rayford, 28, of Columbus, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 120 months in federal prison for gun and drug crimes. The charges stem from a February 2023 incident in which Rayford opened fire in…