Columbus

Man dead in Columbus shooting, suspect arrested

Shooting Incident on N. 4th St. Results in Arrest

**Columbus, OH** – Officers were dispatched Saturday night to the 1200 block of N. 4th St. for a reported shooting. Upon arrival at 8:29 p.m., officers discovered 20-year-old Anthony Wise with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced deceased.

The following day, police arrested 20-year-old Daveon Murphy in connection with the incident. Murphy was charged with murder in relation to Wise’s death.

Police detectives are seeking video footage from anyone with cameras in the vicinity of the shooting. Relevant videos can be submitted via a provided QR code.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective Westfall or call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Tips regarding the investigation can also be emailed.

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Columbus Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Robbery and Assault

Columbus Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Robbery and Assault

**Columbus, OH** – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking assistance from the public to identify four individuals captured in images connected to a robbery and assault incident that took place on Thursday, October 17.

At approximately 11:46 PM, three victims disembarked from an Uber on the 1700 block of N. High Street. During this time, one suspect attempted to communicate with a female victim, subsequently throwing an object at her and shouting. Another victim who intervened faced physical assault from the four suspects, resulting in him being punched and kicked until he collapsed.

Property was forcibly removed from the victims, with one victim’s belongings being kicked down the sidewalk. Another victim sustained a head injury, allegedly from a tire iron attack, while trying to intervene. The injured parties were later transported to OSU Hospital with serious head lacerations.

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for tips leading to the suspects’ arrest or indictment. Tips can be submitted anonymously by contacting Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).

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Man Shot and Killed in Columbus

Shooting Incident in Columbus

**Columbus, OH** – Columbus Police responded to a shooting call on Sunday at 3:19 PM in the 1400 block of Demorest Rd. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male with a gunshot wound, who was subsequently transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. The individual was pronounced dead at 3:47 PM.

The deceased was captured on video interacting with at least two males in a strip mall parking lot in the 1400 block of Demorest Rd. The victim drove a maroon F-150 when he met with the individuals. After the shooting, he fled northbound and lost control of the vehicle south of Bonnie Ct.

In contrast, the shooter and two other males fled into the Post Oaks apartment complex located on the west side of Demorest Rd. Residents in the area have been asked to review their surveillance footage and contact detectives with relevant information. Video evidence can be shared using a QR code or through the provided URL.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Polgar at (614) 645-4196 or via email at SPolgar@ColumbusPolice.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614)

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Teenager Shot and Killed in Columbus

Teenager Shot and Killed in Columbus

**Columbus, OH** – Columbus Police officers responded to a shooting report on the 1000 block of E. Weber Rd. early Wednesday morning at 12:03 AM. Upon arrival, they discovered 16-year-old Me’Khi Keys with a gunshot wound. Keys was transported to Riverside Hospital by CFD Medic 16 and was pronounced dead at 12:35 AM.

Preliminary investigations indicated that Keys and another juvenile were walking eastbound when they crossed paths with two unknown males walking in the opposite direction. After a brief exchange, one of the males pulled out a handgun and shot Keys. The suspects then fled eastward before turning south, potentially down Howey Rd.

The police request residents with cameras in the vicinity of the incident to review footage. Potential video evidence can be uploaded directly to detectives via a provided link or QR code.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Harbin at (614) 645-0907 or DHarbin@ColumbusPolice.org. Alternatively, tips can be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Detective Harbin is leading the investigation with assistance from Detective Lemmon.

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