Columbus police seeking fugitive wanted for murder, Christian Houchins

COLUMBUS, OH – Police in Columbus are searching for a man they have identified as the suspect in the murder of a 65-year-old man in 2021.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 30-year-old suspect suspected of the shooting in Northeast Columbus in May 2021 in which a man died and a woman was injured. A murder charge has been filed against Christian Houchins for the death of Robert Jordan. Detectives have also filed a felonious assault charge for the wounding of another individual.

The Columbus Police Department received a report of a shooting on May 31, 2021, at the 1200 block of Sigsbee Avenue. As officers arrived, they found that a 65-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman were both suffering from gunshot wounds. Less than 10 minutes later, Columbus Fire pronounced Robert Jordan dead. The female victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition by medics.

If you know the whereabouts of Christian Houchins, call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730. Tips can also be made to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS.

Ryan Dickinson
Ryan covers Pennsylvania and Ohio state news and events for Shore News Network. By trade, Ryan is a successful young blogging and content creating entrepreneur who freelances for Shore News Network.

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