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Suspect in February Shooting Charged with Murder

Columbus Incident Leads to Murder Charge

**Columbus, OH** – On February 1, Columbus Police officers responded to a reported fight on the 1900 block of E. Main St. At approximately 7:05 p.m., they found 70-year-old Tommy McClendon with severe injuries and unresponsive.

Fire medics took Mr. McClendon to a local hospital where his condition worsened. Dustin Thompson, 36, was charged with Felonious Assault and taken to Franklin County Jail following the incident.

On February 18 at 12:51 p.m., Mr. McClendon was pronounced dead. Subsequent developments led to Mr. Thompson’s indictment for Murder on March 5, with Thompson claiming self-defense, though the motive remains unclear.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Pribe at (614) 645-0114, the Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).

Columbus Police Announce Arrest in Double Shooting, Murder

Columbus Police Department - File Photo

Columbus Police Conduct Investigation and Make Arrests in Shooting Case

**Columbus, OH** – On February 26, at approximately 4:36 p.m., police officers responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of Blakewell Lane. Upon arrival, they found 42-year-old Antwan Lewis and 31-year-old Harold Forrest III with gunshot wounds. Lewis was declared dead at the scene while Forrest was transported to a hospital but later pronounced dead.

On February 28, detectives charged 32-year-old Brandon Colbert with two counts of murder in connection with the incident. He was subsequently arrested on March 1.

By March 2, detectives also charged 33-year-old Abdou Seye with two counts of murder related to the case. On Sunday, Mr. Seye was found and arrested in Detroit, MI, by agents from SOFAST and the U.S. Marshals.

Columbus homicide detectives traveled to Detroit to conduct an interview with Mr. Seye. Presently, he is held in the Wayne County Jail, Michigan, awaiting extradition to Franklin County.