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Homicide
in Columbus

On May 29th, 2022 at approximately 6:59 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 2100 block Hamilton Ave. on reports of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim, Mr. Lawrence Smith III inside his black 2005 Jaguar XJR suffering from multiple gunshots. EMS responded to scene to provide treatment, however Mr. Smith passed away due to his injuries. During the investigation detectives were informed Mr. Smith had recently bought his vehicle and was often seen driving it in the area. It is believed Mr. Smith was robbed and involved in a crash prior to the shooting. At this time no suspect has been identified in this homicide.

Homicide
in Columbus

On September 8, 2022 at approximately 12:44 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of E. Broad St. where a male had been shot. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim Mr. Allen Wright II in a nearby parking lot suffering from multiple gunshots. Mr. Wright was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. No witnesses were on scene when officers arrived, and no suspect has been identified.

Robbery
in Columbus

On November 9, 2022 at approximately 11:27pm the suspects entered a gas station located at 4251 Kimberly Parkway and approached the victim. The suspects entered the gas station and began a verbal argument with the victim. The suspects became angry and started to physically assault the victim. One of the suspects then pulled out a black handgun and struck the victim with it multiple times and stole all of his property.