On Christmas Day, the Columbus Division of Police was called to the scene of a reported shooting on Refugee Rd. According to the Columbus Division of Police, 33-year-old James Mincy was alleged to have fired shots at a family member in an attempt to harm them. The post, made on the official Facebook page of the Columbus Division of Police, goes on to confirm that the intended victim was thankfully unharmed in the incident.
The details provided by law enforcement explain that the incident occurred around 5:12 p.m. As officers attended the scene, it was uncovered that the suspect, Mincy, had fled before their arrival. The post outlines that detectives specialized in Domestic Violence quickly got involved and have since issued a warrant for the charge of Felonious Assault against Mincy.
To apprehend the suspect, the police have turned to the public for assistance. Direct calls to 911 are encouraged for those who know Mincy's whereabouts. To maintain the tipster's anonymity, the Columbus Division of Police has also provided an alternative avenue for information sharing through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, which can be reached at 614-461-TIPS.
