Columbus Police Shot and Killed Man During Robbery Response in University District
Columbus Police shot and killed a man during a robbery response in the University District early Saturday morning, October 12, officials confirmed.
According to Sgt. James Fuqua of the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to reports of a possible robbery around 3:30 a.m. near North High Street and 9th Avenue. A patrol officer was flagged down by individuals who reported that a man in the area was possibly armed.
The officer later saw a person matching the description and attempted to stop him. When the suspect ran away, the officer pursued on foot. According to a police press release, the officer radioed that the man being chased had a gun.
“A brief foot pursuit followed, and the officer fired shots at the suspect,” Fuqua said.
Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, said witnesses told officers that the suspect was armed and allegedly brandished a gun while fleeing. “As we always say, officers react to a suspect’s actions,” Steel stated. “They discharged their weapon, shot him, and killed him.”
However, Fuqua noted that investigators have not yet confirmed whether the man actually pointed the gun at officers. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has taken over the case to ensure transparency and an independent review.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, believed to be connected to the suspect, but further details about the weapon are still unclear. The man was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and later died from his injuries. No officers were injured, police confirmed.
Authorities have not yet released the names of either the officer involved or the deceased man. Several individuals were detained at the scene for questioning, but no arrests have been made as of now.
The investigation remains ongoing, according to Columbus Police.
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