The quiet of a north Columbus neighborhood was shattered yesterday afternoon when a 27-year-old man was fatally shot, authorities have confirmed. According to the Columbus Division of Police, the shooting took place around 2 p.m. near a hotel on Quarter Horse Drive, an area just north of East Dublin Granville Road.
Officers, responding to a call regarding the incident, arrived to find Jshawn Simmons, the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene by 2:11 p.m. Although details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, no suspects have been identified at this time. Inquiries into the motivations behind this act of violence are ongoing; the police have yet to release any suspect details as they piece together the fragmented narrative of another life lost to gunplay.
The investigation was immediately launched, and police canvassed the area for evidence and potential witnesses. Individuals with knowledge about this case are urged to come forward, as communicated by the Columbus Police Homicide Unit, who are eager to apprehend any individuals involved. The contact number provided for those with information is 614-645-4730, as noted by NBC4i, and anonymous tips can be channeled through the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.