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Wise Street Double Homicide Investigation

 Saturday, January 20, 2024

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 3:52 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of Wise Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered two Black males (later identified as Theodore Alexander, 34, and Troyverion Williams, 21) with gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by EMS, both individuals could not be resuscitated and were pronounced deceased by Deputy Coroner Elizabeth Allison at 4:36 p.m.

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18-Year-Old Shot, Killed on Glenview Drive

 Friday, January 19, 2024

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, around 8:30 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5500 block of Glenview Drive concerning a deceased person who had been shot. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Derrick Jackson, 18) lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.

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Arrest Made in Dollar General Shooting

 Friday, January 12, 2024

On February 14, 2022 around 3:30 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 900 block of Amber Drive (Dollar General) in reference to a shooting. Responding officers located a Black male (later identified as Gary Brown, 27) suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

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Former WTVM Employee Arrested for Theft by Deception

 Thursday, January 11, 2024

In October 2023, WTVM reported fraudulent activities by one of its former employees, Kimberly Johnson, who served as a marketing and advertising representative. The investigation uncovered several false advertisements created by Johnson for various businesses in the area.

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Man Killed in Fort Benning Road Shooting

 Tuesday, January 9, 2024

On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:05 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Fort Benning Road. Responding officers located a Black male (later identified as William Brown, 39) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Child Injured by Train, Parents Charged

 Tuesday, January 2, 2024

On October 30, 2023, Columbus Police officers responded to the 700 block of Terminal Court in reference to a child being hit by a train. CPD’s Motor Squad responded to the scene to take lead on the investigation. The investigation revealed that the 6-year-old was playing near active train tracks when he fell underneath the moving train and was severely injured - resulting in the partial loss of a leg.

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Man Dies After Shooting on Dirk Way

 Friday, December 29, 2023

On December 18, 2023 at 5:52 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 500 block of Dirk Way in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Demetreus Heard) suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he was listed in critical condition.

Heard had been hospitalized since the day of the shooting. On December 28, 2023, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:12 p.m.

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CPD Investigators Looking to Identify Persons of Interest

 Thursday, December 28, 2023

Investigators with the Columbus Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals who are persons of interest connected to an ongoing crime investigation.

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Search for Deadly Crash Witnesses

 Thursday, December 28, 2023

On December 6th, 2023, at 2:42 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the intersection of Macon Road and Chattsworth Road due to a three-vehicle accident with injuries. Ms. Kim Anderson, the driver of one of the vehicles, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. She succumbed to those injuries on December 16, 2023.

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WANTED: Gerald Simpson, 30 (AKA "JR")

 Wednesday, December 27, 2023

On December 1, 2023, probable cause was established to issue murder warrants for Gerald Simpson, 30. Simpson, also known as “JR,” is wanted in connection to the murder of Michael Brown. Simpson should be considered armed and dangerous.

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