Suspect Wanted in Connection with Short North Homicide

SHORT NORTH, OH – The Columbus Police Department has issued a murder warrant for the arrest of 19-year-old Quran Boston in connection with a shooting that took place on Sunday, in Short North.

Columbus Police officers were called to the vicinity of N. High St. and E. First St. following a reported brawl. As they approached the area, they heard gunfire and found Arthur Pickens, a 21-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound. Pickens later died at a local hospital.

The Columbus Police Department requests anyone with information regarding Boston’s whereabouts to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Bureau at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS.

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