Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Apr 2023
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File Number: 2023-0056
Name: Brandon Gilliam
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 28
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/30/2023 at 11:53PM
Incident Address: 6100 [Block] Laurelwood Ct.
Details: On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 11:53PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 6100 block of Laurelwood Ct. on a report of shooting. On arrival, officers found 28-year-old Brandon Gilliam and a 28-year-old woman, K.T., both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. CFD Medics pronounced Gilliam deceased at the scene at 12:04AM. K.T. was transported by CFD Medics to an area hospital in critical condition where she remains.
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File Number: 2023-0055
Name: Edgar Romero-Gutierrez
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Age: 53
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/30/2023 at 9:35PM
Incident Address: 2200 [Block] Webster Canyon Ct.
Details: On April 29, 2023, at 9:28 PM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Webster Canyon Ct. on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, the officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Columbus Fire medics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at 9:35 PM.
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File Number: 2023-0053
Name: Said Abdi Arbo
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 21
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/23/2023 at 9:48PM
Incident Address: 700 [Block] Wedgewood Dr.
Details: On April 23, 2023, at 9:48pm, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 700 Block of Wedgewood Dr. on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Said Abdi Arbo M/B/21, inside the residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene at 9:57pm. The suspect, Hassan Abdalla M/B/20, called the radio room and advised he was on Briggs Rd., and wanted to turn himself in for the shooting. The suspect was apprehended and later charged with murder, for causing the death. of Mr. Said Arbo. The statements made by the suspect are still under review.
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File Number: 2023-0052
Name: Antron R. Pointer
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 41
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/21/2023 at 9:38PM
Incident Address: 3000 [Block] Knightsway Ln.
Details: On 4/19/2023, at approximately 10:45pm, officers were dispatched to the 3000 Block of Knightway Ln on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided aid to the victim until Madison Twsp Medic 181 arrived and transported him to a local hospital. Initial reports from medical personnel stated the victim was likely to survive, however on 4/21/2023, the victim succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased at 9:38pm.
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File Number: 2023-0051
Name: Deijon Bedgood
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 25
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/21/2023 at 2:40AM
Incident Address: 1700 [Block] N. High St.
Details: On Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:40AM, Columbus Police Officers were called to 1700 block of N. High St. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found two men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The surviving victim, S.M. a 27-year-old male, was transported by medics to a local area hospital in stable condition. Meanwhile, 25-year-old Deijon Bedgood was transported by medics to OSU Main where he was pronounced dead at 3:04AM.
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File Number: 2023-0050
Name: Saiesh Veera
Race: Other
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/20/2023 at 12:50AM
Incident Address: 1000 [Block] W. Broad St.
Details: On April 20, 2023, at 12:50 AM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of W. Broad St. on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, the officers located an adult male victim, identified as SAIESH VEERA, M/O/24, suffering from a gunshot wound. Columbus Fire medics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced deceased at 1:27 AM.
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File Number: 2023-0049
Name: Jeremy Heglar
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 16
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/18/2023 at 8:50PM
Incident Address: 2000 [Block] E. 10th Ave.
Details: On April 18, 2023, at approximately 8:50pm, officers were dispatched to the area of E 11th Ave and Rarig Ave on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at that location and found victim #1 and victim #2 suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. CFD Engine 20 arrived at scene and pronounced victim #1 deceased at 8:59pm. Victim #2 was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but despite receiving lifesaving medical care, he was pronounced deceased at 9:52pm. Victim #3 advised officers that the shooting happened on E 10th Ave and victim #1 drove to the Rarig Ave location before crashing the vehicle. Victim #3 was in the vehicle when the shots were fired but was not injured during the incident.
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File Number: 2023-0048
Name: Antonie Moss, Jr.
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 19
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/18/2023 at 8:50PM
Incident Address: 2000 [Block] E. 10th Ave.
Details: On April 18, 2023, at approximately 8:50pm, officers were dispatched to the area of E 11th Ave and Rarig Ave on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at that location and found victim #1 and victim #2 suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. CFD Engine 20 arrived at scene and pronounced victim #1 deceased at 8:59pm. Victim #2 was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but despite receiving lifesaving medical care, he was pronounced deceased at 9:52pm. Victim #3 advised officers that the shooting happened on E 10th Ave and victim #1 drove to the Rarig Ave location before crashing the vehicle. Victim #3 was in the vehicle when the shots were fired but was not injured during the incident.
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File Number: 2023-0047
Name: Kevin J. Smith
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 60
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/15/2023 at 6:22PM
Incident Address: 600 [Block] E. Whittier St.
Details: On April 15, 2023, at approximately 6:01pm, Patrol officers were called to the 600 block of E. Whittier St on the report of a trespasser. Prior to officers arrival, there was an additional call that the trespasser had been shot by a homeowner. CFD medic 2 pronounced the individual deceased at the scene at 6:30pm. The victim's name is being withheld pending identification by the Franklin County Coroner's office and notification of the next of kin. The homeowner in this incident has not been charged with a crime and is not being named at this time. The case will be investigated by the Homicide unit and ultimately referred to the Franklin County Prosecutor's office for review and any potential charges.
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File Number: 2023-0046
Name: Joshua Farmer
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 22
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/10/2023 at 3:48AM
Incident Address: 200 [Block] S. Eureka Ave.
Details: On April 10, 2023, at 3:48am, patrol officers responded to the 200 Block of S Eureka Ave on a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located two victim(s), Joshua Farmer, inside the residence and unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound, and victim, D. F-D., inside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Joshua Farmer was pronounced deceased at scene at 4:06am, and D. F-D. was transported to a local area hospital where she is expected to recover from her injuries. The suspect, Alfred Davis Jr M/B/57, was apprehended at scene and was charged with murder and felonious assault. Initial information is that a domestic dispute led to this shooting.
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File Number: 2023-0045
Name: Travis Rush
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 46
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/7/2023 at 4:42PM
Incident Address: 1400 [Block] Oakland Park Ave.
Details: Update: On April 7, 2023, at approximately 4:42pm, Mr. Travis Rush succumbed to his the injuries he sustained from this incident. The homicide unit will take over this investigation. On March 25, 2023 at approximately 12:16am, officers were dispatched to Riverside Hospital on the report of a walk-in gunshot victim. The victim's girlfriend stated they were in their vehicle at the Family Dollar, in the 1400 Block of Oakland Park Ave, when they heard a loud bang and realized the victim had been shot. The victim is expected to survive his injuries.
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File Number: 2023-0044
Name: Maria Fernanda Guerra-Sandoval
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Female
Age: 15
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/3/2023 at 5:26PM
Incident Address: 4700 [Block] Sullivant Ave.
Details: On April 3, 2023, at 5:26pm, Patrol Officers responded to the 4700 Block of Sullivant Ave. on an unknown female that was found outside, and she did not appear to be breathing. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, who was unresponsive and suffering from an unknown injury. CFD Engine 192 pronounced the victim deceased at 5:34pm. At this time, the circumstances of this incident are still unknown. Investigators are attempting to locate video and evidence that will assist with this investigation. The identification of the victim will be released pending confirmation of positive identification, and when the Next of Kin notification has been completed.
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File Number: 2023-0043
Name: Jesus Campos-Hernandez
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Age: 25
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/3/2023 at 4:20AM
Incident Address: 5000 [Block] Belmore Dr.
Details: On April 3, 2023, at approximately 4:41am, officers were dispatched to the 5000 Block of Belmore Dr. on the report of a burglary in progress. Officers arrived at scene and found an unidentified male in the apartment fighting with the victims #1 and #2. Officers were able to detain the suspect and he was transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries he sustained prior to police contact. Victim #1 was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased at 5:21am. Victim #2 was also transported to a local hospital and was treated and release for her injuries. During the course of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for the suspect's residence. During the execution of the search warrant victim #3 was discovered. CFD Engine #26 arrived and pronounced victim #3 deceased at 8:07am. The name of the suspect and Victim #3 are being withheld pending positive identification.
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File Number: 2023-0042
Name: Jacob Stratton
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/3/2023 at 4:20AM
Incident Address: 5000 [Block] Belmore Dr.
Details: On April 3, 2023, at approximately 4:41am, officers were dispatched to the 5000 Block of Belmore Dr. on the report of a burglary in progress. Officers arrived at scene and found an unidentified male in the apartment fighting with the victims #1 and #2. Officers were able to detain the suspect and he was transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries he sustained prior to police contact. Victim #1 was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased at 5:21am. Victim #2 was also transported to a local hospital and was treated and release for her injuries. During the course of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for the suspect's residence. During the execution of the search warrant victim #3 was discovered. CFD Engine #26 arrived and pronounced victim #3 deceased at 8:07am. The name of the suspect and Victim #3 are being withheld pending positive identification.
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File Number: 2023-0041
Name: Alijuwon Tolliver
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 27
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/2/2023 at 4:20AM
Incident Address: 3900 [Block] Great Southern Ct.
Details: On April 2, 2023, Patrol Officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 100 Block of Great Southern Blvd. Officers located the victim in the 3900 Block of Great Southern Ct suffering from a gun shot wound. CFD Medic 22 responded and transported the victim to Grant Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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File Number: 2023-0040
Name: James Dawson, Jr.
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 50
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 4/1/2023 at 8:54PM
Incident Address: 800 [Block] S. Champion Ave.
Details: On April 1, 2023, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of South Champion Ave on an unknown complaint. The caller advised that the victim was unresponsive and appeared to have been assaulted. CFD Engine 15 responded and pronounced the victim, Mr. James Dawson Jr., deceased at 9:05pm. Investigators were able to develop a suspect, Rieko Leohner M/W/39, and he was charged with murder and slated at the Franklin County Jail.
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