Police investigating shooting death of 14yearold in west Columbus
Mar 15, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are investigating after a 14-year-old was shot and killed in west Columbus early Saturday morning.
Columbus police officers responded to the 100 block of Dana Avenue on reports of a shooting at 1:22 a.m. on March 15. Once at the scene, officers said they d
etained several individuals and learned Braiden Johnson, 14, had been transported by a family member to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound.
Despite life-saving medical care, Johnson died at 1:35 a.m. at a nearby hospital. Police have arrested two suspects and filed warrants for both of them.
Officers said due to circumstances surrounding the incident, the case will be presented to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office to determine charges. The homicide unit is investigating, and anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 614-645-4730, or report information anonymously at 614-461-TIPS (8477). ...read more read less