A tragedy unfolded in Columbus as officers responded to a reported stabbing in the 600 block of S. Napoleon Avenue on Thursday afternoon, according to a police statement. At approximately 12:11 PM, the Columbus Police discovered an adult individual suffering from severe injuries consistent with a stabbing, the circumstances of which remain under investigation.

Despite the rapid transport to OSU East Hospital by CFD Medic 23, the victim succumbed to their wounds and was pronounced dead at 2:26 PM, leaving the community to grapple with the ripple effects of yet another act of violence the law enforcement is working to decipher the motive and identify any suspects possibly involved. Authorities are withholding the identity of the deceased pending the sensitive process of next of kin notification, this discretion is a reminder of the human toll behind the sterile facts of a press release.

Detective Harbin, the case lead, and Detective Polgar are calling for the public's assistance in shedding light on the events that led to the fatal incident. Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Detective Harbin directly at (614) 645-0907 or via email at [email protected]. The public can also anonymously provide tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers by calling (614) 461-TIPS (8477).