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Three young Columbus men have pleaded guilty for unrelated fatal shootings they committed as teens and Franklin County prosecutors have dismissed a murder case.
Columbus communities look for solutions as gun violence grows
According to a study from The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, Ohio ranked 23rd in the country for the highest gun death rate in 2019. Author: Kevin Landers Updated: 5:33 PM EDT May 6, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio Columbus has recorded 66 homicides as of May 6, according to the division of police. That compares to 38 homicides at this time last year.
Those who live in areas where gun violence is common say it’s a complicated problem to solve.
“Half these kids don t have a mother, a father, an uncle, a cousin. That s really going to help them out or get them away from any violence,” said east Columbus resident Calvin Cox.
Columbus 15-year-old accused of shooting, killing another 15-year-old
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COLUMBUS, Ohio A 15-year-old male is dead and a 15-year-old suspect is in custody after the two teens exchanged gunfire, according to reports.
Trevon Dickson was taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital after the shooting Tuesday afternoon but died of his wounds, police tell WBNS Channel 10. Police say Dickson was shot by the suspect, but was able to return fire before collapsing, wounding the suspect.
The teen suspect was driven to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for treatment, ABC 6 reports. He was arrested and charged with murder after being treated.
Police tell WCMH Channel 4 it’s unknown why the suspect shot Dickson. The shooting remains under investigation.