Columbus

Indicted: Arthur Scott Jr. Charged with Aggravated Murder, Burglary, Kidnapping, Rape, and Strangulation in Columbus Hotel Attack

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Arthur Scott Jr. faces a six-count indictment for the alleged aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation of 61-year-old Li-Chu Lin at a north Columbus hotel, according to court documents released by the Franklin County grand jury on Monday. The indictment follows a report to the Columbus Division of Police on … Read more

Deadly Shooting Investigation Underway in Columbus, Suspect in Custody

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COLUMBUS, N.C. – Authorities in Polk County, North Carolina, are currently investigating a tragic shooting incident that took place at the Ashley Meadows Apartments on Thursday afternoon. The incident, which resulted in one individual being found deceased and another sustaining injuries, has left the community in shock. Upon receiving reports of gunfire around 1 p.m., … Read more

Fatal Columbus Shooting Leads to 10-13 Year Prison Sentence for Guilty Man

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man was sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in a fatal shooting that took place in February 2023. Nicholas Kesterson, 23, received his sentence in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in connection to the death of 21-year-old James Shearer. On the morning of February … Read more

Man Sentenced to 10-13 Years for Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Columbus Shooting

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man from Columbus has been sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old individual. Nicholas Kesterson, 23, received his sentence at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas following the incident that occurred in February 2023. The tragedy unfolded … Read more

Columbus Man Convicted of Kidnapping in Fatal Armed Robbery of Local Imam

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Columbus, Ohio – A Columbus man has been convicted of kidnapping a local imam in a failed robbery attempt that resulted in a fatal shooting. The defendant, Isaiah Brown-Miller, 23, was found guilty on charges of kidnapping and aggravated robbery in connection with the death of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam in December 2021. The case … Read more

Operation Under Triple Digits: Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children Set Goal to Reduce Homicide Rate in 2024

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children have launched Operation Under Triple Digits with the goal of reducing the city’s homicide rate to fewer than 100 in 2024. The initiative, which brings together mothers who have lost children to violence, community leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, and law enforcement, aims to address the … Read more

Community Leaders Launch Initiative to Reduce Homicides in Columbus in 2024

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Columbus, Ohio – A community initiative has been launched in Columbus, Ohio, to reduce the number of homicides in the city to under 100 in 2024. The effort aims to address the rising violence in the city by gathering stakeholders, utilizing data, and pushing for community change. The initiative was sparked by a Facebook Live … Read more