COLUMBUS, OH- The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest regarding a shooting that took place at the 700 Block of Lilley Avenue.

Officers responded to a shooting in the area on Friday afternoon. When they arrived, they found the victim laying on the sidewalk suffering from a single gunshot wound. Despite being taken to a hospital and receiving life-saving treatment, the victim was pronounced deceased.

“Homicide detectives issued an arrest warrant for Jonathan Hopkins for the murder on July 17, according to police. “He turned himself into the Franklin County Jail on July 20, and remains in custody.”

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