Columbus

Columbus Police Announce Arrest in Double Shooting, Murder

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.

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Arrest made in Columbus shooting

Shooting Incident Leads to Arrest in Columbus

**Columbus, OH** – On December 5, officers were called to the 3400 block of Nutcreek Ct. in response to a reported shooting. Upon arrival at approximately 4:48 p.m., they discovered Gerald Jackson, age 38, who had suffered a gunshot wound.

Mr. Jackson was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead at 5:28 p.m. His death prompted an investigation by the Columbus Division of Police.

Following the investigation, Dasha Vinson, 38, was taken into custody on Wednesday. She faces charges related to the murder of Gerald Jackson after new evidence was uncovered by detectives.

The Columbus Division of Police’s ongoing efforts in this case have led to the indictment of Ms. Vinson for the crime. Further details on the investigation or upcoming court proceedings have not been disclosed.

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Pistol-wielding suspect attacks employee during Columbus robbery

Suspect Sought in Columbus Business Robbery

**Columbus, OH** – An incident occurred at a business in the 2500 block of Lockbourne Rd. on Wednesday at around 11:46 a.m. A suspect entered the establishment, assaulted an employee with a pistol, and demanded money from the cash register.

The employee, following the suspect’s command, handed over the cash, after which the suspect fled in an unspecified direction. The suspect’s face was largely obscured during the robbery, though a manager presented a screenshot depicting the suspect’s entry into the store earlier.

The suspect is described as a black male, aged between 45 to 60 years old, with a height of 5’9″ and weighing 150 pounds. The Columbus Division of Police Robbery Unit is conducting the investigation.

Authorities request anyone with information to contact the Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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Columbus Fire Department Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individual in Fire Investigation

Columbus Fire Department Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individual in Fire Investigation

**Columbus, OH** – The Columbus Division of Fire is requesting the public’s assistance following an incident that occurred on Tuesday morning.

On December 10, fire companies responded to a fire report at 2727 Cleveland Avenue around 11:32 a.m. The Columbus Fire and Explosives Investigations Unit is working to identify an individual captured in surveillance footage.

Anyone with information about the individual can contact the Fire and Explosives Investigations Unit at 614-645-3011. A reward of up to $5,000 may be offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Photos related to this case have been posted by the Columbus Division of Police on their social media page, offering more context for the public.

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