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ARREST MADE IN DEADLY HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION

 Wednesday, March 15, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, 2023 between 3:30-4:30 a.m., the Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad was called to the scene of a pedestrian fatality. The victim, Robert Carter, 34, was found on Macon Road at I-185. He had been struck by a vehicle and killed. Motor Squad Investigators later determined that this may not have been an accident.

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REBROADCAST: HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION

 Thursday, March 9, 2023

On August 21, 2022 around 11:11 p.m., our officers were dispatched to Veterans Parkway near Neill Drive in reference to a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle. During the investigation, our officers found that Eufracio Perez Robelero was crossing Veterans Parkway when he was struck by a vehicle – resulting in his death.

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DEADLY HIT & RUN INVESTIGATION

 Thursday, March 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, 2023 between 3:30-4:30 a.m., the Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad was called to the scene of a pedestrian fatality. A Black male was found on Macon Road at I-185. He had been struck by a vehicle and killed.

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MURDER SUSPECT WANTED IN MOTEL 6 SHOOTING

 Thursday, March 9, 2023

Investigators in the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit have issued arrest warrants for Jerimiah Walker, 19. He is suspected of shooting and killing Michael Carter, Sr., Michael Carter, Jr., and Tonya Carter last month at a local hotel. A 4-year-old was also injured in that shooting. Walker is wanted for three counts of Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault. He is considered armed and dangerous.

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TWO FEMALES FOUND DECEASED ON CLAY STREET

 Tuesday, March 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 around 11:35 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3000 block of Clay Street concerning a shooting. Responding officers found two deceased females (later identified as Juantonja Richmond, 52 and Ronisha Anderson, 51) lying in the front yard of a residence with gunshot wounds.

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