Columbus police investigate fatal vehicle fire, make arrest
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Columbus Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle Fire, Make Arrest

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Homicide Unit is investigating the discovery of a body in a burning vehicle early Friday morning. Police responded to a reported vehicle fire at the intersection of Weldon Ave and Cleveland Ave. Upon arrival, along with Columbus Fire Engine 16, the officers extinguished the fire and discovered a body in the vehicle. Columbus Fire Medic #16 pronounced the individual deceased at 12:56 am.

The investigation led to the arrest of William Gray. The identity of the deceased remains unknown at this time.

Detective Chapman, the lead investigator, supported by Detective Soviak, urges anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).

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