A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Columbus, the driver fled, and the vehicle is sought by police, who are asking for public assistance.

A Christmas morning shooting in Columbus left 30-year-old Demetris Mitchell dead. The suspect fled in a maroon Ford, and police sought public assistance to find them.

An Ohio corrections officer, Andrew Lansing, was killed by an inmate on Christmas at Ross Correctional Institution; the inmate has since been transferred, and an investigation is underway.

Firefighters in East Columbus rescued several dogs from a house fire on Winner Avenue; no human injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Two people died, and one is in critical condition after a Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed on Williams Road in Columbus. The accident, which occurred early in the morning, is under investigation.

A car crash in Columbus resulted in two fatalities and one critical injury. Police and medics responded to the scene early Sunday morning. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Vance Stiers, 21, was fatally shot near Blacklick Woods Metro Park. Police suspect robbery as a motive and seek public assistance in their ongoing investigation.

Gahanna Police released bodycam footage of a fatal shooting of an armed man by officers, following a chase from a hotel after a fraud report. The man was later declared dead, and the officers are on administrative leave during the investigation.

A Columbus man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for possessing and distributing child abuse material following an investigation by the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Dennis Stopar of Ohio pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes, including sexual assault and possession of child pornography, facing a suggested 30-60 year sentence.

The Columbus Police arrested a man for coercing a minor online, escalating from soliciting images to threatening their release unless the minor complied with sexual demands.

Jeremiah West has been charged with murder and firearm possession related to a Columbus homicide. He awaits a preliminary hearing on December 23.

A man has died after a shooting in southeast Franklin County. Deputies found him with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He died at the hospital. A male suspect is in custody, no charges yet. The investigation continues.