HOMICIDES - MAY 2021

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File Number: 2021-0084
Name: Jordan Hill
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 27
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/24/2021 at 2:24AM
Incident Address: E. Main St. & Miller Ave. (Area of)
Details: On May 24, 2021, at approximately 2:24 a.m., Officers responded to Grant Medical Center on a walk-in
shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers spoke with victim Jenicia Bowers. She described while driving in the area of E. Main St and Miller Ave she witnessed long-time acquaintance Jordan 'Juda" Hill standing on the corner. After seeing her, Mr. Hill asked for a ride. Immediately upon getting into her car, unknown person(s) opened fire; striking her vehicle numerous times. After speeding away, Ms. Bowers realized Mr. Hill had been struck and immediately drove to the hospital. It was later found that Mr. Hill had been struck two (2) times and was rushed into surgery where he remained in guarded but stable condition. Ms. Bowers was not injured. At this time, there is no suspect information.

 

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File Number: 2021-0083
Name: Robert Jordan
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 65
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/31/2021 at 10:08PM
Incident Address: 1200 [Block} Sigsbee Ave.
Details: On Monday, May 31, 2021, at 10:08PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the area of 1288 Sigsbee
Ave. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 65-year-old Robert Jordan and 45-year-old Shondrika Maxwell suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

 

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File Number: 2021-0082
Name: John Walker Jr.
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 68
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/28/2021 at 11:39PM
Incident Address: 3600 [Block] Allendale Dr.
Details: On May 28, 2021, at 11:39pm, Patrol Officers were dispatched on a shooting at 3639 Allendale Dr., Apt B.
Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, John Doe M/B, unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot injury. The victim received life saving medical treatment; however, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:52pm by CFD Medic #21 at scene. At this time, investigators are still attempting to determine the motive for this crime.

 

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File Number: 2021-0077
Name: Olivia Kurtz
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 16
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/22/2021 at 11:51PM
Incident Address: 200 [Block] Civic Center Dr.
Details: On May 22, 2021, Officers were disptached to a shooting at 233 Civic Center Dr. Upon arrival, officers located numerous victims that were shot and injured during a shooting incident. Victim #1, Olivia Kurtz F/B16, was transported to Grant Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries, and was pronounced deceased at 1:06am. Victim #2, a juvenile male was transported to OSU and underwent surgery for a gunshot injury, he is expected to recover from his injury. Victim #3, Nave Dowe, was treated at OSU and is expected to recover from her injuries. Victim #4, a Juvenile, was transported to Children's Hospital with a gunshot injury, and is expected to recover from her injury. Victim #5, Ahjanae Valentine F/B/19, was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot injury and is expected to recover from her injury. Victim #6, Kalei Nelms M/B/19, was trasported to a local hospital with a gunshot injury and is expected to recover from his injury. Two additional victims received minor (non-gunshot) injuries as they were attempting to flee from the area. This incident occurred during a private event that was promoted on social media. Investigators are asking anyone with photos, or who was at this event to contact them to assist in this investigation. 

 

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File Number: 2021-0071
Name: Romeo R. Kendrick
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 20
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/12/2021 at 9:13AM
Incident Address: 3700 [Block] Brice Rd.
Details: On May 12, 2021, at 9:13 a.m., Officers received a call of a dead body found in the woods off the side of
the road. Upon arrival, the officers discovered a male black victim that had been shot. He was later pronounced dead at scene. There has been no positive identity made. There are no suspects at this time.

 

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File Number: 2021-0068
Name: Carlos Benito
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 44
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/9/2021 at 8:46AM
Incident Address: 400 [Block] Glenwood Ave.
Details: On May 9, 2021, at 8:46 a.m., Patrol responded to a person breaking into a residence. Upon arrival they apprehended a male black individual breaking into the back door of the residence. This individual stated that his cousin was inside the residence deceased. Patrol entered the residence and found two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds, who were pronounced dead at scene. The male black individual had also sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to OSU Main hospital in stable condition. There is no suspect information at this time.

 

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File Number: 2021-0067
Name: Jeremy Bickerstaff
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 42
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/9/2021 at 8:46AM
Incident Address: 400 [Block] Glenwood Ave.
Details: On May 9, 2021, at 8:46 a.m., Patrol responded to a person breaking into a residence. Upon arrival they apprehended a male black individual breaking into the back door of the residence. This individual stated that his cousin was inside the residence deceased. Patrol entered the residence and found two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds, who were pronounced dead at scene. The male black individual had also sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to OSU Main hospital in stable condition. There is no suspect information at this time.

 

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File Number: 2021-0066
Name: Herbert M.D. Earley III
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 54
Year of Death: 2021
Date / Time: 5/5/2021 at 6:26AM
Incident Address: 1700 [Block] E. Hudson St.
Details: On May 5, 2021, at 6:26 a.m., Patrol responded to a shooting incident at 2785 Brentnell Avenue. They discovered a gunshot victim that had been inside of a silver vehicle. The victim was rushed to Grant Hospital and later pronounced dead at 7:03 a.m. The investigation revealed that the shooting incident occurred at 1799 E. Hudson St. (Sunoco Gas Station). The victim and another person were sitting on the lot when a black SUV pulled onto the lot and began firing into the vehicle before driving off. The motive is unknown at this time.

 

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