Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive Jan 2023

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0015
Name: Ronald Price
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 60
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/31/2023 at 11:58PM
Incident Address: 2800 [Block] Atwood Terrace
Details: On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 11:58PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 2800 block of Atwood Terrace on a report of shots being fired. At scene officers located two men, 60-year-old Ronald Price and 37-year-old T.G., suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both men were transported by CFD medics to Riverside Methodist Hospital where Price was pronounced deceased at 1:38AM.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0014
Name: Enrique Cruz-Martinez
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Age: 46
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/29/2023 at 8:59PM
Incident Address: 1500 [Block] Chauncy Rd.
Details: On January 29, 2023, at 9:02 PM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Chauncy Rd. on an unknown complaint. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, identified as ENRIQUE CRUZ-MARTINEZ, M/H/46, unresponsive with signs of visible injury. Columbus Fire medics were dispatched to the scene and the victim was pronounced deceased at 9:05 PM.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0013
Name: Charles T. Smith
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 37
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/29/2023 at 2:17PM
Incident Address: 1600 [Block] Karl Ct.
Details: On January 29, 2023, at approximately 2:17am, officers were dispatched to the 1600 Block of Karl Ct. on the report of several people shot. Officers arrived at scene and found victim #1 suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid until CFD Medic #24 arrived and pronounced victim #1 deceased at 2:28am. Victims #2 and #3 were transported to a local hospital and are listed in stable condition. Victim #4, A.W., was grazed by a bullet and was treated at scene and released. Victim #1's information will be released once next of kin notification is made. Detectives are looking for two persons of interest in this shooting, their photos are attached.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0012
Name: Hajid Jordan
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 44
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/24/2023 at 1:42PM
Incident Address: 600 [Block] Hilliard-Rome Rd.
Details: On January 24, 2023, Missing Persons detectives were searching for an individual who was last seen at least a week ago. While searching for the missing person, an unidentified deceased male was located on the lot of a business in the 600 block of Hilliard-Rome Road.. Due to the injuries sustained by the decedent, Homicide detectives were notified and are currently investigating this death.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0011
Name: Rudy E. Tirado-Gonzalez
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Age: 51
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/23/2023 at 11:00PM
Incident Address: 6100 [Block] Cleveland Ave.
Details: On January 23, 2023, at 11:00 PM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Cleveland Av. on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, identified as RUDY E. TIRADO-GONZALEZ, M/H/51, suffering from a gunshot wound. The officers rendered medical aid to the victim prior to the arrival of medics. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Columbus Fire medics in critical condition and, despite life-saving measures, was pronounced deceased at 11:38 PM.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0010
Name: Jamika Summerville
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 25
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/21/2023 at 1:40AM
Incident Address: 100 [Block] Belvidere Ave.
Details: On January 21, 2023 at approximately 1:40am, Patrol officers were called to the area of Floral Avenue and Belvidere Avenue on a report of shots fired. While enroute to the ShotSpotter alert additional calls came in reporting a shooting at a home in the 100 block of Belvidere Ave.. Upon arrival officers located the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid until CFD medics arrived at scene. CFD then transported the victim to Grant Hospital in critical condition . Despite life saving measures taken at the hospital, the victim was pronounced deceased at 2:16am. The motive for this shooting and/or suspects are unknown at this time.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0009
Name: Saadiq J. Teague
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 20
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/16/2023 at 12:26PM
Incident Address: 100 [Block] S. Hampton Rd.
Details: On January 16, 2023, at approximately, 12:26pm, officers were dispatched to the 100 Block of S Hampton Rd on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. CFD Engine 21 arrived shortly after and pronounced the victim deceased at 12:33pm.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0008
Name: Paris Royal
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 26
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/15/2023 at 6:44PM
Incident Address: 3600 [Block] Soldano Blvd.
Details: On Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 6:44PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 3600 block of Soldano Blvd. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 26-year-old Paris Royal suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Franklin Township Medic 92 transported Royal to Grant Medical Center in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased at 7:17PM.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0007
Name: Christopher Mateen
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 43
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/14/2023 at 9:19AM
Incident Address: 3500 [Block] S. High St.
Details: On January 14, 2023, at 9:19am, Patrol Officers responded to a shooting in the 3500 Block of S High St. Upon arrival, they located the victim, Mr. Christopher Mateen M/B/43, lying in the parking lot unresponsive. Officers rendered immediate aid, and the victim was transported to Grant Hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving life saving medical aid, the victim succumbed to his injuries, and he was pronounced deceased at 10:03am. Initial reports indicate that the victim was attempting to locate his stolen vehicle when he was shot.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0005
Name: Clayden C. McNeil
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 30
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/10/2023 at 8:58AM
Incident Address: 1600 [Block] Oak St.
Details: On January 10, 2023, at approximately 8:58am, officers were dispatched to the 1600 Block of Oak St on the report of an unresponsive male. Officers arrived at scene and found a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD personnel arrived at scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 9:05am. This investigation is ongoing.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0004
Name: Juan Pablo Aleman
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Age: 40
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/9/2023 at 10:13AM
Incident Address: 500 [Block] Riverview Dr.
Details: On January 9, 2023, at 10:13 am, Patrol responded to the 500 block of Riverview Dr. on a shooting. Upon arrival they discovered the victim, who had been shot. At 10:23, Division of Fire Personnel pronounced the victim deceased.

UPDATE 7/11/2024 On 7/10/2024, an additional suspect in this incident, Ms. Stephanie Moore, turned herself in on her warrant for Murder.

UPDATE 6/28/2024 On 6/27/2024, USMS personnel arrested Ms. Amira Reed in Lucas County, Ohio, on one count of Murder regarding this homicide. 

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0003
Name: Tamieka Ross
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 45
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/8/2023 at 5:09PM
Incident Address: 700 [Block] Butler Ave.
Details: On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 5:09PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to 700 block of Butler Ave. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 45-year-old Tamieka Ross suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. CFD EMS 15 responded and pronounced Ross deceased at 5:19PM.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0002
Name: Justin A. Douglas
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 33
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/6/2023 at 5:31PM
Incident Address: 3600 [Block] West Horizons Dr.
Details: On January 6, 2023, at 5:31 PM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of West Horizons Dr. to investigate an unknown complaint. While enroute, the officers were informed a shooting had just occurred at that location. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, identified as JUSTIN A. DOUGLAS, M/B/33, suffering from a gunshot wound. The officers rendered medical aid to the victim prior to the arrival of medics. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Columbus Fire medics in critical condition and was pronounced deceased at 11:08 PM.

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No Image AvailableFile Number: 2023-0001
Name: Hassan Hassan
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 22
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 1/2/2023 at 6:55PM
Incident Address: 4400 [Block] Cleveland Ave.
Details: On January 2, 2023 at 6:55pm, Patrol officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of Cleveland Avenue on the report of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. This victim was subsequently pronounced deceased by Clinton Township Medic 61 at 7:01pm. A suspect was observed fleeing the scene shortly after the shooting in an unknown vehicle.

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