Teen, 16, shot and killed in Columbus

by Charlie Dwyer
Columbus Police Department - File Photo

COLUMBUS, OH – On November 4, 2021, at 8:59 pm, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Willamont Ave on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 16-year-old Rycheous McKinney, in the rear of the location suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, McKinney succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 9:32 pm. Investigators are attempting to determine the circumstances associated to this incident and seeking a person of interest.

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Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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