COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police are seeking assistance in locating Jose Antonio Gomez-Santana, 49, who is wanted for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Angel Gomez.
Officers responded to a call on September 25 in the 5700 block of Pepperwood Ct., where they found Mrs. Gomez with gunshot wounds. She was transported to a hospital and died shortly after arrival.
The investigation indicates that the couple had been experiencing marital difficulties and had separated for several months. Mr. Gomez-Santana reportedly lured his estranged wife to the Pepperwood Ct. address under the pretense of returning some of her property. He then ambushed her from a vehicle parked in the driveway, shooting her multiple times before fleeing.
Authorities have received information that Mr. Gomez-Santana has connections in west Columbus and New York and that friends may be assisting him in evading capture.
Individuals with information about this incident or the whereabouts of Mr. Gomez-Santana are urged to contact Det. Lemmon at 614-645-2558 or via email at ralemmon@columbuspolice.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers by calling 614-461-TIPS (8477).