A heated dispute turned fatal in west Columbus when a man was shot and killed late Sunday night. Authorities were called to the 1000 block of Cliff Creek Drive just before 10:30 p.m. and found 22-year-old Jonathan Santiago with severe gunshot wounds. Santiago was immediately transported to Doctor’s West Hospital, where, despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead shortly after 11 p.m., as reported by NBC4i and confirmed by other local media.
The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Alejandro Angulo-Ramos, was arrested the following morning in Ferdinand, Indiana, by state police. The confrontation between the two men escalated to violence after what began as a physical altercation, according to records from Franklin County Municipal Court. Witnesses claimed Angulo-Ramos was seen to quickly grab a firearm and shoot Santiago in the upper body. Following the incident, Angulo-Ramos fled the scene in a beige Toyota Corolla. This account was detailed in a piece by WBNS.
After the shooting, police undertook an extensive search for Angulo-Ramos, which culminated at a gas station approximately one hour west of Louisville, Kentucky. He is currently pending extradition to Ohio to face a murder charge. In the interim, the Columbus Police Homicide Unit is actively conducting an investigation and has encouraged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, a point highlighted by ABC6.
This outburst of violence has shaken community members, and the quick police work to apprehend Angulo-Ramos provides some solace. Nevertheless, for friends and family of the victim, the tragedy is certain to loom large for some time. In reaching out to the public, Detective Poliseno of the Columbus Police Department emphasized the importance of community assistance, stating, "Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Columbus Police." According to NBC4i, This plea for civic engagement and the dire need to piece together more information has been echoed across news outlets covering this story. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to fully understand the events that led up to the deadly altercation.
