Homicide Cold Case Unit Archive May 2023
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File Number: 2023-0067
Name: Adrian Smith
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 39
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/31/2023 at 8:20PM
Incident Address: 1900 [Block] Lockbourne Rd.
Details: On Wednesday, May 31, 2021, at 8:20PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 1900 block of Lockbourne Rd. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 39-year-old Adrian Smith suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. A couple of minutes later, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 1500 block of Linwood Ave. also on a report of a shooting. At that location, officers found 31-year-old J.E. who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
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File Number: 2023-0066
Name: Antonia Smith
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 30
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/23/2023 at 11:12PM
Incident Address: 800 [Block] Camden Ave.
Details: On May 23, 2023, Columbus Police Patrol Officers were called to the 800 Block of Camden Avenue on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival Officers located the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to Grant Hospital by CFD and despite life saving measures by ER staff was pronounced deceased at 11:43pm.
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File Number: 2023-0064
Name: Arthur Pickens
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 21
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/14/2023 at 2:44AM
Incident Address: 900 [Block] N. High St.
Details: On 5/14/2023, at approximately 2:44 AM, Columbus Police Patrol officers in the area of E. First Street and N. High Street responded to a report of a fight in the area. As officers approached they heard gunfire, and found one male lying in front of 920 N. High Street suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was transported to OSU Main hospital but did not survive his wound, and was pronounced deceased at 3:07 AM.
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File Number: 2023-0063
Name: Jawaun Fain
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 22
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/13/2023 at 9:18PM
Incident Address: 3200 [Block] N. High St.
Details: On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 9:18PM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 3200 block of N. High St. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 22-year-old Jawaun Fain suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medic 19 responded and pronounced Fain deceased at 9:27PM.
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File Number: 2023-0062
Name: Javon Tucker
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 28
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/12/2023 at 1:29PM
Incident Address: 900 [Block] Mt. Vernon Ave.
Details: On May 12, 2023, Patrol Officers responded to the 900 Block of Mt. Vernon Ave on a shooting. Upon arrival, the officers located the victims a short distance north of this location. Victim #1, Javon Tucker, was unresponsive and transported to a local area hospital. Victim #2, M.G., had a minor gun shot wound and was transported to a local area hospital. Javon Tucker succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:58pm. Victim #2 is expected to recover from his injuries. At this time, investigators are still attempting to identify the suspects, and determine the circumstances of this incident.
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File Number: 2023-0061
Name: Elisha E. Judd
Race: White
Sex: Female
Age: 16
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/9/2023 at 12:47PM
Incident Address: 700 [Block] W. Rich St.
Details: On May 9, 2023, at approximately 12:47pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 Block of W Rich St on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid until CFD Medic personnel arrived at which point they pronounced the victim deceased at 12:58pm. A description of the suspect was aired and he was apprehended a short time later. The suspect was interviewed, charged with Reckless Homicide and slated at the Franklin County Jail.
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File Number: 2023-0060
Name: Rhonda Jones
Race: White
Sex: Female
Age: 66
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/7/2023 at 9:22PM
Incident Address: 1900 [Block] Vaughn St.
Details: On May 7, 2023, at 9:22pm, Patrol Officers were dispatched to a stabbing at the 1900 Block of Vaughn St. Upon arrival, they located the victim, Rhonda Jones F/W/66, inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital, despite receiving life saving medical care, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 9:57pm. The suspect, Michael Wright, was taken into custody a short distance from the scene. The suspect was charged with homicide; however, remains under guard at a local hospital at this time.
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File Number: 2023-0059
Name: David Davis
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 36
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/6/2023 at 4:41AM
Incident Address: 500 [Block] E. Whittier St.
Details: On May 6, 2023, at 4:41 AM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 500 block of E. Whittier St. on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, the officers located an adult male victim, identified as DAVID A. DAVIS, M/W/36, suffering from a gunshot wound. Columbus Fire medics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:05 AM.
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File Number: 2023-0058
Name: Taylin Roland
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 28
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/6/2023 at 3:31AM
Incident Address: 1400 [Block] St. Clair Ave.
Details: On May 6, 2023, at approximately 3:31am, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of St Clair Ave on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Victim #1 was pronounced deceased by CFD EMS 13 personnel at 3:41am. Victims #2- #5 were transported to local hospitals for treatment for their injuries and are expected to survive. Victims #6 and #7 were inside the residence during the incident but were not injured. Victim # 8's house was damaged by the gunfire and he was not injured.
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File Number: 2023-0057
Name: Linda Johnson
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 69
Year of Death: 2023
Date / Time: 5/4/2023 at 7:55PM
Incident Address: 1900 [Block] Aberdeen Ave.
Details: On May 5, 2023 at 7:55pm, Patrol officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Aberdeen Ave on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 8:22pm. The other three victims were not struck by the gunfire. No suspect information is available at this time.
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