Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Sep 2021
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File Number: 2021-0162
Name: Brandon J. Wheat
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 31
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/29/2021 at 11:51PM
Incident Address: 1800 [Block] Sullivant Ave.
Details: On September 29, 2021, at 11:51pm, Patrol officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Sullivant Ave on a Shotspotter call. Upon arrival, they located the victim lying in the alley unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. Patrol officers rendered aid; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene by CFD Medic 817. Circumstances relating to this incident are still under investigation at this time.
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File Number: 2021-0159
Name: John Doe
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/25/2021 at 1:36AM
Incident Address: W. 5th Ave. & Neil Ave. (Area of)
Details: On September 25, 2021, at approximately 1:36am, officers were dispatched to the area of W. 5th Ave. at Neil Ave. on a report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and discovered a vehicle that appeared to have crashed just east of the intersection. The officers found a male in the vehicle unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. Officer pulled the individual out of the vehicle to provide first aid just as Columbus Fire Medic #7 arrived. The medics assessed the victim and pronounced him deceased at 1:42am. The victim's identity is unknown at this time.
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File Number: 2021-0158
Name: John Doe
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 30's
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/23/2021 at 2:06PM
Incident Address: 3000 [Block] E. Main St.
Details: On September 23, 2021, at 2:06 p.m., an anonymous caller stated that they heard 3 shots in the alley and believed someone was shot. Upon arrival officers found a male black victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Grant Hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. The victim has not been identified. There is no suspect information at this time.
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File Number: 2021-0157
Name: Ronnie Brihm
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 31
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/21/2021 at 4:31AM
Incident Address: 2300 [Block] Marcia Dr.
Details: On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at approximately 4:13 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the 2300 Block of Marcia Dr on a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found the victim suffering from gunshot injuries. Medics transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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File Number: 2021-0155
Name: Deshawn E. Lemon
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 51
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/19/2021 at 11:04PM
Incident Address: 900 [Block] E. Weber Ave.
Details: On September 19, 2021, at approximately 11:04pm, officers were dispatched to the area of the 900 Block of E. Weber Rd. on the report of shots fired. Officers arrived at scene and located the victim #2 who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Victim #2 directed the officers to the rear of the location where they located two additional victims who had been shot. Columbus Fire Medic #18 transported victim #2 to Riverside Hospital in stable condition. Columbus Fire Medic # 28 transported victim #3 to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Clinton Township Medic #61 pronounced victim #1 deceased at scene at 11:15pm.
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File Number: 2021-0154
Name: John Doe
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/18/2021 at 12:17AM
Incident Address: 1700 [Block] Morse Rd.
Details: On Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 12:17AM, Columbus Police Officers were called to 1700 block of Morse Rd. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medic 24 transported the victim to Riverside Hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased at 1:52AM.
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File Number: 2021-0152
Name: Stephen Simpson
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/16/2021 at 10:54PM
Incident Address: 600 [Block] Gilbert St.
Details: On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 10:54PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 600 block of Gilbert St. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medic 8 responded and pronounced the male deceased at 11:01PM.
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File Number: 2021-0151
Name: Bryce K. Persang
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/17/2021 at 5:41PM
Incident Address: 5500 [Block] Floral Circle S.
Details: On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at approximately 5:42 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the are of 5500 Floral Circle South on a report of someone being shot. Officers arrived to the area of Norton Road and Floral Circle South where they discovered a male in the passenger seat of a silver Honda FIT suffering from a gunshot wound. Prairie Township Medics responded and transported the victim to the area hospital where he was pronounced deceased of his injuries.
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File Number: 2021-0149
Name: Kaine Ratcliff
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 26
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/12/2021 at 1:49PM
Incident Address: 2600 [Block] Beulah Rd.
Details: On Sunday, September 12, 2021, at 1:49PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the alley west of the 2600 block of Beulah Rd. on a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. On arrival, officers found the decedent, an adult male, lying in the alley. CFD Medic 13 responded and pronounced the male deceased at 1:58PM.
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File Number: 2021-0146
Name: Marcus Payne
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 27
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 8/30/2021 at 1:50AM
Incident Address: Unknown
Details: On Monday, August 30, 2021, at 1:50AM, Columbus Police Officers were called to Grant Medical Center on a report of a patient with a gunshot wound. On arrival, officers learned 27-year-old Marcus Payne had been driven to Grant by his brother 30-year-old Mark Payne. The preliminary investigation revealed the brothers had followed and confronted some individuals they suspected of breaking into Mark’s vehicle. During the confrontation, one of these individuals produced a handgun and fired, wounding Marcus. Following the shooting, Mark drove Marcus to Grant for treatment. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 8:24PM, Marcus Payne succumbed his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Marcus Payne Bio(PDF, 39KB).
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File Number: 2021-0144
Name: Malik Price
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 27
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 9/9/2021 at 4:52PM
Incident Address: Courtright Rd. & Petzinger Ct. (Area of)
Details: On Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 4:52PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to Mount Carmel East Hospital on a report of a patient with a gunshot wound. On arrival, officers found the decedent, 27-year-old Malik Price, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Price had been transported to Mount Carmel East in a private vehicle, but did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 5:45PM.
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