A domestic dispute in South Linden turned into a crime scene early Sunday when a shooting along the 2200 block of Cleveland Avenue left two women seriously injured and a 22-year-old man in handcuffs, according to Columbus police.
Officers were called out shortly after 1:15 a.m. and found both women suffering from gunshot wounds. They were rushed to a hospital, where one was listed in critical condition and the other in serious condition. Detectives locked down the block, worked the scene, and started talking with witnesses while they collected evidence.
Police: incident was domestic-related
Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block around 1:15 a.m. and discovered two women who had been shot, WSYX/WTTE reports. Emergency crews transported one victim in serious condition and another in critical condition, the station notes. Investigators described the incident as domestic-related as they processed the scene and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses.
What the charges mean
Under Ohio law, felonious assault can be charged when a person knowingly causes serious physical harm or uses a deadly weapon to harm another person, and firearm specifications can tack on mandatory prison time, according to the Ohio Revised Code. Penalties depend on the severity of the injuries and any attached specifications, and convictions for assault that involve a firearm can bring enhanced sentences that prosecutors may pursue.
Arrest and next steps
Columbus police identified and arrested 22-year-old Wallace Lee Jessie, who faces two counts of felonious assault with a firearm, the station reports. Jessie was taken into custody on Sunday while detectives continued to interview witnesses and gather physical evidence from the area. Prosecutors in Franklin County are expected to review the case and decide whether to formally file charges.
Why this matters for South Linden
Cleveland Avenue and the Linden neighborhoods have dealt with a string of shootings in recent years, which has kept nerves raw for residents and local leaders. Hoodline previously covered the Cleveland & 12th shooting in 2025. That history has neighbors on edge as detectives try to piece together what led up to Sunday’s violence. Community groups and area commissioners typically urge anyone with tips or video to share them with police to help move cases like this forward.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Columbus police. Detectives are urging witnesses or anyone with video from the area to come forward. This story will be updated as new, verifiable details are released by authorities.
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