Columbus Police Seek Fugitive Wanted for Cleveland Avenue Shooting

Columbus Police Department - File Photo
Columbus Police Department - File Photo

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police responded to a shooting on Saturday at around 2:45 p.m. in the 4200 block of Cleveland Avenue. Officers found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Following an investigation, detectives issued a warrant for Deontae D’Quel Daniel on charges of murder. Daniel is noted to have a distinct tattoo on the front of his neck reading “28” in red, with a broken heart design incorporated into both numbers.

Columbus Police Seek Fugitive Wanted for Cleveland Avenue Shooting

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Daniel’s whereabouts to come forward. Detective Westfall can be contacted at (614) 645-4221 or via email at EWestfall@ColumbusPolice.org. Additionally, information can be provided to the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).