Two Found Dead in South Hampton Road Home in East Columbus: Murder-Suicide Investigation
Columbus, Ohio – Columbus Division of Police has confirmed that a murder-suicide occurred in East Columbus after two individuals were found dead in a home on South Hampton Road on Monday afternoon.
Officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 3:20 p.m. at a residence located in the 400 block of South Hampton Road, near Fairmoor Elementary School. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of a 64-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman, both with apparent gunshot wounds.
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Anthony Martin and Renita Hilson-Ziegler. Medics pronounced both individuals dead at 3:33 p.m. A gun was located near one of the victims, though investigators have not confirmed which individual discharged the firearm.
A family member discovered the victims after not hearing from one of them for several days. The police investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or reach out to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
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