COLUMBUS, NJ- The Columbus Police Department has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a 28-year-old man identified as the alleged perpetrator in a fatal shooting incident that took place in East Linden.
Sir Robert Martin-Sydnor has been charged with murder following the incident on June 9, 2023. Columbus Police responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 1900 block of Denune Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered Rapheal Jones suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, Jones succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a local hospital.
Homicide detectives determined that an argument had taken place between the victim and the suspect, resulting in the shooting. Eyewitnesses reported seeing Martin-Sydnor fleeing the scene, potentially carrying a backpack belonging to the victim. The suspect is believed to be homeless and had been residing in a parked vehicle in close proximity to the crime scene.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Sir Robert Martin-Sydnor, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Columbus Police Homicide Bureau at (614) 645-4730.