Columbus Police Identify 25-Year-Old Man Killed in Short North Shooting
Columbus Police have identified 25-year-old J’Vontia Cassell as the victim of a deadly shooting in the Short North early Sunday morning, September 21.
Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called to the 1100 block of North High Street around 2:45 a.m. on reports of a fight. When they arrived, officers heard gunfire.
Cassell was found suffering from gunshot wounds and rushed to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead just after 5 a.m.
Police reported that a large crowd was present during the shooting. A second individual was treated on the scene for an unrelated medical issue.
Authorities have not released information about a suspect. Anyone with details is urged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or reach out anonymously to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
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