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14-year-old dead, another teen injured in fiery two-car crash in Columbus
Columbus police have released the identity of a teenage girl who died following a fiery two-car crash Tuesday afternoon in Columbus' South Central Hilltop that also injured another teen. Haleigh Abshire, 14, sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash and was transported in critical condition to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Downtown, where she died at 1 p.m., police said. ...
More charges in 'execution' killing of teen Brylan Butcher, found dead in Hilltop alley
A man who is already serving time in prison has been charged in what prosecutors said was the "execution" of a teenager found in between trash cans in a Hilltop alley in 2022. The indictment comes more than two years after the body of 14-year-old Brylan Butcher had been found in an alley behind the 300 block of South Terrace Avenue.
Man with ties to Columbus added to FBI’s most wanted list
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The FBI is searching for an alleged swatter, who could possibly be located in central Ohio. According to the FBI, Brayden Grace, 18, is wanted for his alleged involvement in conspiring to place and causing to be placed, swatting calls to multiple police and emergency departments across the Unites States, including […]
Families shaken following Linden homicide case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Families in a Linden neighborhood are heartbroken Tuesday after another violent loss in their community. An 18-year-old was killed and another kid hurt in a shooting on Brentnell Avenue. Jennifer Richardson says she's still shaken after the gunfire at her apartment complex on Monday night....
Warren bar murder suspect captured near Columbus
A man charged in connection with Monday’s murder at a Warren Tavern is behind bars. Twenty-six-year-old Zaa Von Hameed of Warren was booked into the Franklin County Corrections Center on Tuesday following his arrest near Columbus. After learning that Hameed had fled to the Columbus, Ohio area, the Northern...
Columbus man gets prison time in fatal South Side shooting that killed Joshua Watts
A man who fatally shot a father outside his South Side apartment in October will serve at least 14 years in prison. Aaron Beamon, 20, entered guilty pleas to charges of involuntary manslaughter and having weapons under disability in connection with the Oct. 8 shooting death of 32-year-old Joshua Watts.
Woman indicted for OVI, aggravated vehicular homicide in 2023 crash that killed Meals on Wheels volunteer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman was indicted on charges related to a crash that killed a woman who was volunteering for Meals on Wheels last year. Amanda Hitt was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drug or a combination of both and failure to stop after an accident.
Ross County – Violent Altercation Sends One to Columbus by Med Helicopter, One Arrested
In the early hours of May 7th, 2024, law enforcement rushed to respond to reports of a fight in the vicinity of 370 McKellar Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a scene of chaos and bloodshed. The victim was found severely injured, bleeding profusely from his head. Recounted being ambushed by...
Gahanna high school student struck by vehicle while walking; driver arrested
GAHANNA, Ohio — A driver is facing charges after he allegedly struck a high school student in Gahanna on Tuesday. At 7:30 a.m., a student was in the crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle that was entering Havens Corners Road. The driver did not stay at the scene.
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