A somber note was struck in the Columbus community after a recent altercation led to gunfire and resulted in the tragic death of one individual, with another left wounded. According to a social media post from the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to an urgent call at a local area hospital last Thursday, January 22, at 11:02 p.m., where two victims of a shooting incident had sought medical assistance. Regrettably, the following morning, one of the victims, Mr. Jon Small, was pronounced deceased.
The circumstances surrounding this violent event were pieced together through vigorous detective work. Police revealed that both victims were attacked on the 4600 block of Tamarack Blvd., the scenario unfolding from a verbal dispute that escalated in a parking lot. The suspect, Kenneth Milton, was reportedly acquainted with the victims before the dispute turned fatal. After carrying out the shooting, Milton fled the scene but was shortly apprehended after SWAT officers executed an arrest warrant charging him with one count each of Murder and Felonious Assault.
Upon locating the two victims, law enforcement officers were able to quickly launch an inquiry into the shooting. "Detectives conducted an investigation and determined the victims were in the 4600 block of Tamarack Blvd. when they were attacked by the suspect," detailed the Columbus Division of Police in their report. Columbus Police Detective Rowlands, alongside the Homicide Unit, are continuing to pursue further information and has urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
While the immediate threat was neutralized by the swift arrest of Mr. Milton, the reverberations from this act of violence continue to disturb the community. The Columbus Division of Police spokesperson, in their continued efforts to gather more details, implored the public to contribute any relevant information. Informants have the option to contact either Detective Rowlands at (614) 645-4192 or the Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be reported to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
