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John R. Jones Citizen Reporter March 03, 2021 - 00:00 Posted in:
A collapsed ceiling as water spewed into the store was the scene at the Columbus Dollar General Feb. 18, a result of Winter Storm Uri’s damaging arrival to the area. Thousands of dollars in merchandise were destroyed by the water damage throughout the b
When the frozen water pipes exploded in the Columbus Dollar General store located at 1400 Walnut Street during Winter Storm Uri Feb. 18, the store and its contents were bathed.
City officials estimate the water spewed 24-36 hours before it was detected. The unprecedented Arctic freeze caused an unmetered pipe, which is designed for maximum water flow during a fire within a structure, to burst at a sprinkler head located in Dollar General’s store communications room.
0:27 I have spent every waking minute evaluating the facts of this horrific shooting, the legal options at my disposal, and setting the necessary process in motion, Quinlan said. Mayor Ginther and Safety Director Pettus have been the public voices on this. It was critical that I attended to the urgent matter of completing an expedited investigation to deliver to Director Pettus.
Quinlan also said any other officers found to have violated policy will be held accountable. Director Pettus is expected to approve of the firing Monday morning.
Today is Christmas Eve. A time when we should be gathering with those we love. The family of Andre Hill has nothing to celebrate this holiday. Someone very important won’t be with them this holiday, or any other. A Columbus Police Officer is responsible for that. And that breaks my heart.