Joseph Suiter Shot Dead Near Polaris Parkway: 19-Year-Old Arrested in Columbus, Ohio
Polaris, Columbus, ohio – A tragic incident unfolded Wednesday evening near Polaris Parkway as Columbus police arrested 19-year-old Elijah Roberts in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 26-year-old Joseph Suiter.
Authorities were dispatched around 6:15 p.m. to the parking area outside the Target store at 1485 Polaris Parkway after receiving reports of a shooting. Responding officers discovered Suiter inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene by 6:19 p.m.
Initial investigations suggest that the incident began near The Garden at Polaris Apartments on Royal Gold Drive, just a short distance from the Target store. According to Sgt. Joseph Albert of the Columbus Division of Police, the shooting likely resulted from a dispute, possibly related to a drug deal.
The suspect reportedly fled into a wooded area nearby but was later identified by witnesses. On Thursday morning, Columbus SWAT officers apprehended Roberts at a nearby residence. He is currently being held at the Delaware County Jail and faces aggravated murder charges.
Officials emphasized that the shooting did not occur inside the Target store or its parking lot. “This is still considered a very safe shopping district,” Sgt. Albert stated, reassuring the public that police presence remains strong in the area.
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