Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident
Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Police seek help identifying person of interest in Columbus homicide

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to a fatal shooting that occurred on November 14 in the 900 block of Eton Grove.

Officers responding to a report of gunfire at approximately 10:29 p.m. found Darnell Brown-Jones suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Brown-Jones was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:38 p.m., according to Columbus police.

Police seek help identifying person of interest in columbus homicide
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The investigation has already led to the arrests of Giavon Hayes and Mishawn Thomas. However, detectives continue to search for the man pictured in a recently released photo, whom they believe may have critical information regarding the case.

Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about the homicide is urged to contact Detective Darren Egelhoff at 614-645-4075 or by email at DEgelhoff@columbuspolice.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 (TIPS).

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