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Shooting at Columbus Apartment Complex Leaves Two Dead

Columbus, Ohio – A tragic shooting incident on Sunday afternoon at The Lowell Apartments in East Columbus has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, as confirmed by local police. The 4700 block of Milgen Road witnessed a strong police presence in response to the incident. At this time, the identities of the victims have not been disclosed by authorities. The community is left reeling from the violence that unfolded in their neighborhood, leaving a …

Man Indicted for Aggravated Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping in Columbus Hotel Death

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man faces charges of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation in connection with the death of a 61-year-old woman at a north Columbus hotel. The Franklin County grand jury indicted Arthur Scott Jr., 36, on Monday in what authorities described as a “brutal attack” that led to the woman’s death. The court documents from the Franklin County Municipal Court revealed that Columbus Division of Police officers responded to a …

Father Found Dead in Columbus Home, Son Arrested for Murder

COLUMBUS, Ga. – The Columbus Police Department has identified a suspect in the 2023 murder of Billy Haynes on Lawyers Lane. Shockingly, the accused perpetrator is none other than Haynes’ own son. Authorities were alerted to the situation on November 19, 2023, when a welfare check was requested at the residence on Lawyers Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered the deceased body of Haynes in a bedroom, his remains in an advanced state of decomposition. Deputy …

Man in Columbus Charged with Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping in Brutal Attack on 61-Year-Old Woman

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man from Columbus is facing serious charges of murder, rape, and kidnapping after a horrific incident that took place on the North Side of the city. Arthur Scott Jr., 36, was arrested on Saturday morning at a clinic on the West Side, in connection with the death of 61-year-old Li-Chu Lin. Authorities discovered Lin on Friday night at an extended stay hotel on Zumstein Drive, where she was found with severe …

Man Sentenced to Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Columbus Shooting Incident

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old in Columbus. Nicholas Kesterson, 23, received a 10 to 13-year prison term in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for the incident that took place in February 2023. The tragedy unfolded on February 18, 2023, when authorities responded to a call on North Ninth Street early in the morning. …

20-year-old Columbus Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Roosters Shooting – Faces Life in Prison

Columbus, Ohio – A Columbus man has accepted a plea deal that could sentence him to life in prison for his involvement in two shootings at local restaurants, one of which resulted in the tragic death of an 18-year-old at a Roosters establishment on the Northeast Side of the city. The defendant, identified as Jesus Castro, 20, admitted to the murder of Marshawn Davis, 18, who was fatally shot on February 18, 2022, while inside …

Metal Scrapyard Explosion in Downtown Columbus Raises Questions About Safety Protocols and Hazardous Waste Management

Columbus, Georgia – Last September, an explosion at the Radius Recycling metal scrap yard sent shockwaves through downtown Columbus. The incident, which had been brewing for months, resulted in a massive fire and plumes of black smoke laden with heavy metals billowing into the night sky. An investigative report obtained by the Ledger-Enquirer revealed that the fire department had been alerted earlier in the day by yard foreman Kevin Freeman about the smoldering metal piles. …

Two Columbus Passengers and Stewardess Escape Private Plane Crash on Florida Highway, Leaving Pilots Dead

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A recent report has shed light on the harrowing experience of two Columbus passengers and a flight attendant who managed to escape from a private plane that crashed on a Florida highway, resulting in the tragic deaths of the two pilots. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the plane went down at around 3:15 p.m. near Naples, Florida, after taking off from Ohio State University Airport. The incident involved …

Community Leaders and Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children Unite to Set Goal of Under 100 Homicides in 2024

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children have launched an ambitious initiative to combat the city’s high homicide rate in the upcoming year. The organization, along with community leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, and law enforcement, aims to bring the number of homicides in Columbus down to fewer than 100 in 2024, a significant drop from the 149 recorded in 2023. The initiative, named Operation Under Triple Digits, seeks to address the pervasive …

Ex-Police Officers to Stand Trial for Murder in Major Columbus Cases in 2024

Columbus, Ohio – Some of the most highly anticipated trials set to take place in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court in 2024 involve three former law enforcement officers charged with murder, as well as an accused serial drug overdose killer. The scheduled trials mirror those of 2023, with the trials of two former officers repeatedly postponed or rescheduled for more than three years since separate shootings in December 2020. Former Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy …