COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Homicide Unit is looking to identify this armed homicide suspect wanted in the death of 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley.
On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 8:44pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to the Far East Recreation Center at 1826 Lattimer Dr. on a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medics transported Makenzi to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition, where she was pronounced deceased at 9:17pm.
Witnesses stated that a large group of young people gathered near the recreation center when shots were fired and Ridley was fatally injured.
Following the shooting, most of the witnesses fled the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this incident/suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or ewestfall@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).