A 16-year-old boy died after being shot in Columbus, and police say the suspected gunman has now surrendered to authorities.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy earlier this week, according to the Columbus Division of Police.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:21 p.m. on July 7 near the intersection of East 18th Avenue and Dora Avenue.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire found 16-year-old Kevin Laurin suffering from a gunshot wound.
Laurin was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
During the investigation, detectives identified 25-year-old Mi’Sean Griffin as the suspect.
After a murder charge was filed, Griffin turned himself in at the Franklin County Jail, police said.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Bureau at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers anonymously at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
The charge is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Columbus.
- The victim, Kevin Laurin, died after being shot near East 18th Avenue and Dora Avenue.
- Police said the suspect surrendered at the Franklin County Jail after charges were filed.
