October

Incident Summary: On October 8, 2026 at 9:31 p.m., Columbus police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Wedgewood Drive on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers located the victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local area hospital in stable condition and is expected to survive. The incident is still under investigation and it is not yet known what led to the shooting.

Anyone with any additional information on this incident is encouraged to call Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit at 614-645-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Incident Summary: On 10/7/2026 at 6:40 pm, A white work style van and a bicyclist were both westbound Sullivant Ave., just east of Townsend Ave. As they entered the intersection, for reasons still unknown the van and the bicyclist sideswiped each other, and the van fled the crash scene continuing westbound on Sullivant Ave. The cyclist was transported to Grant Medical Center in serious condition by CFD.

The Accident Investigation Unit responded to the crash scene and initiated an investigation, which is ongoing.

Any person with knowledge of the involved vehicle or driver is encouraged to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.

Incident Summary: On Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:52am, an unknown suspect removed tools, valued at $4,000.00, from a vehicle parked at a business in the 5800 block of Sawmill Rd.

If you have any information that would help identify this suspect please contact Detective Neely at 614-645-2047, jneely@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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On October 7, 2026 at 12:10 a.m., Columbus police officers responded to 1800 block of Fiesta Ct. on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. The victim is expected to survive his injuries.

Anyone with any additional information on this incident is encouraged to call Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit at 614-645-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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On October 6, 2026, at 7:54 PM, Columbus Police officers were patrolling in the 2100 block of Clarendon Ln., when they heard gunfire. Upon checking the area, the officers located an unresponsive adult victim, identified as CEDRIC COLE, age 53, suffering from a gunshot wound. Columbus Fire medics transported Cole to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:27 PM. Next of kin notification has been made.

Several persons were observed in the immediate area prior to the victim being discovered. Detectives are working to identify those persons and establish a motive for the shooting. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Columbus Police Detective Kindler at (614) 645-3750, the Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Detective Kindler is the lead detective and is being assisted by Detective Egelhoff.

Incident Summary: On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 4:29 PM, Columbus Police Patrol Officers responded to the 2100 block of Bancroft St on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found two individuals with suspected gunshot wounds. Both individuals were transported to the hospital in stable condition to be treated for their injuries. A suspect was identified and charged.

Detective Thatcher #2369 was notified and responded to initiate an investigation. The investigation continues.

If anyone has further information regarding this incident, please contact the Domestic Violence Unit at 614-645-7225 or to remain anonymous contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).

Incident Summary: On October 4, 2026, at approximately 10:56pm, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Seabrook Ave on the report of a shooting. Officers responded to the scene and found two individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. EMS #14 arrived at the scene and pronounced one of the individuals deceased at 11:09pm. The other individual was transported to a local hospital in critical condition by Columbus Fire Medic #823. The preliminary investigation of this incident appears to be a domestic-related homicide. This investigation in on-going.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, is asked to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Detective D. Kirk is the lead detective on the case and is being assisted by Detective M.T. Smith

Incident Summary: On October 4, 2026 at approximately 4:16pm, Columbus Police Patrol Officers responded to OSU East Hospital on a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers learned the victim had been struck multiple times by gunfire and was hospitalized in stable condition.

Further investigation revealed that the shooting occurred in the 2700 Block of Brentnell Ave. A crime scene was located in this area.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Columbus Police Non-Fatal Shooting Team at 614-645-4432 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Incident Summary: On October 4, 2026, at approximately 12:38 AM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the area of Cleveland Avenue and Reynolds Avenue on a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived at the scene and found an adult victim, Brandon Parsons, suffering from an apparent stab wound. Columbus Fire Medic 1 personnel arrived and transported Mr. Parsons to an area hospital.

Despite all efforts by medical personnel, he was pronounced deceased at 1:15 AM. Next of kin have been notified.

Based on information developed by investigators, a Murder warrant was filed for Jacob Iams. On October 4, 2026, at approximately 11:35 AM, Iams was arrested without incident by Logan, OH police officers.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Detective Stevens is the lead detective on the case and is being assisted by Detective Miller.

Incident Summary: On September 4, 2026, at 1:32 a.m., Columbus Patrol Officers responded to the 6100 Block of Zumstein Dr. on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult victims inside of the residence, suffering from gunshot wounds. The first victim, later identified as MARLENA DONNA HICKS, aged 60, was transported to a local area hospital by CFD M6. Despite life saving measures, Ms. Hicks was pronounced deceased at 2:33 a.m. Next of kin notification has been made. The second person suffering from a gunshot wound, later identified as WILLIAM DAVID SMITH II, was also transported to a local area hospital and will survive his injury.

Preliminary evidence indicates that Mr. Smith was handling the firearm in an unsafe manner when the weapon discharged, resulting in the death of Ms. Hicks. Mr. Smith has been charged and will be taken to the Franklin County Jail upon his release from the hospital.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Detective Rowlands is the lead detective on the case and is being assisted by Detective Orahood.

Anyone with information may contact Detective Brammer at 614-989-5967 or JBrammer@ColumbusPolice.org.

Anyone wishing to upload video, photographs, or documents may submit these materials using the QR code provided with this release. Uploaded materials will go directly to investigators.

Alternatively, anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Detective Brammer is being assisted by Detective Radich.

Incident Summary: On July 12, 2026, at approximately 7:27am the suspect entered a business in the 1600 block of N. High St. As the suspect left the business with unpaid items in his hand, the suspect stated to the employee "if you call the police, I'll come back and shoot you."

Photos of the suspect are attached.

Anyone with informationas to the identity of the suspect is asked to call the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665 or to remain anonymous, contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Incident Summary: On October 3, 2026, at approximately 7:12 p.m., Columbus Division of Police (CPD) patrol officers were dispatched to a shooting in the R/O the 800 block of Wedgewood Drive. While en route, CPD Radio Dispatch aired that the possible suspect was leaving the area in a white sedan, possibly a Chevorlet or Hyundai. Officers arrived and located the victim suffering from an apparent gun shot wound to their lower body. The victim was transported by CFD Medic to an area hospital in stable condition and is expected to survive their injury.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Felony Assault Unit, Detective Z. Townsley at (614) 645-4141 Ext. 8426 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS(8477).

Incident Summary: On Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:47AM Columbus Division of Police Patrol Officers responded to Mount Carmel East Hospital (MCE) on the report of a walk-in shooting victim. The victim was treated and stabilized by hospital staff. The victim advised the responding officers they had been shot by their domestic partner in the 3000 block of Amberfield Dr.

Domestic Violence Unit Detectives Derdzinski #2365 and Altherr #2265 were notified and responded to the MCE and initiated an investigation. The victim was interviewed and a suspect was identified. A warrant has been issued for the suspect.

The investigation continues.

If anyone has further information regarding this incident, please contact the Columbus Police Domestic Violence Unit at 614-645-7225 or to remain anonymous contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-645-TIPS(8477).

If a member of the public locates, or knows the whereabouts of the suspect, they should NOT approach or engage with the suspect. Instead, they should immediately contact the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545 or their local law enforcement agency.

Incident Summary: On 10/2/2026 at 10:29 pm, an Adult was operating a Toyota Avalon in the parking lot east of 3599 Chiller Ln. At the same time a Juvenile was voluntarily riding on the roof of the Avalon. For reasons still under investigation, the Juvenile fell off the Avalon. The impact with the asphalt caused a serious head injury to the Juvenile. They were transported to Mt. Carmel East Hospital. The Adult remained at the crash scene.

The Accident Investigation Unit responded to the crash scene and initiated an investigation, which is ongoing.

Any person with knowledge of the involved vehicle or driver is encouraged to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.

Incident Summary: On September 9, 2026 at approximately 8:53 PM, SUSPECT boarded a Cota public transit vehicle in the area of Chatterton Rd and Noe-Bixby Rd while acting irate and erratic then made several threats of physical harm directly toward the driver of transit vehicle causing her to credibly fear for her safety. SUSPECT then left in a white Dodge Ram truck.

SUSPECT was described as a black male in his mid 20's, approximately 5-07", 250 pounds, wearing a lime green shirt with logo "Authorized Haulers" (photos attached).

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Noltemeyer at 614-645-1433 or email: snoltemeyer@columbuspolice.org

Incident Summary: On 10/2/2026 at 2:42 am, an Adult #1 was operating a GMC Denali westbound on Sullivant Ave. approaching Wrexham Ave. For reasons still under investigation the GMC ran off the north side of the roadway. After leaving the roadway the GMC struck a street sign then a utility pole. Columbus Fire Medic #17 transported the front seat passenger, Adult #2, to Grant Medical Center with broken bones in their right leg. Adult #1 was processed for Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated.

The Accident Investigation Unit responded to the crash scene and initiated an investigation, which is ongoing.

Any person with knowledge of the involved vehicle or driver is encouraged to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.

Incident Summary: On this date and time, an unknown male entered a business in the 1500 block of Polaris Pkwy and left the business without paying for merchadise valued at $34,000.00. Anyone with information regarding this incident or can help identify this suspect is asked to contact Columbus Police Property Crimes Detective Kubic #2147 at 614-645-2346 / jkubic@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).