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Columbus police released a timeline in the investigation of the murders of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique, with no arrests made yet; their family expressed devastation and a commitment to justice, while authorities seek public help with evidence from the night of the crime.
A 12-year-old boy was found unaccompanied inside a Target store in Columbus, Ohio, after being reported missing by his parents. He was discovered by an employee and believed to have been in the store since the previous night. The child, initially thought to be younger than 12, was a runaway, and his family was notified of his whereabouts and picked him up. The boy was taken to Children's Services while his family was located, and no charges will be filed. Target stated that the situation was resolved quickly and safely, with the store operating as normal throughout the day.
A 12-year-old boy was found unaccompanied inside an Ohio Target store after being reported missing the previous day, prompting an investigation by Columbus police. The child was taken to Franklin County Children’s Services while efforts to locate the family were underway, and no charges will be filed. The store is open and operating as normal, and the parents have been notified of the child's whereabouts.
The body of 5-year-old Darnell Taylor, missing since Wednesday, was found, and his foster mother, Pammy Maye, faces murder charges after confessing to leaving his body in a sewage drain. Maye had been Darnell's foster mother since May 2023, and despite being legally his custodian, she is now in custody facing kidnapping, endangering children, and murder charges. Police are evaluating her at a hospital, and the community is in shock as details of the tragic incident emerge.
The Columbus Police Department has found a body believed to be that of missing 5-year-old Darnell Taylor, with Pammy Maye in custody and the Amber Alert canceled. Maye was arrested and provided information to police about Darnell's whereabouts, leading to the discovery of his body in a sewage drain, prompting the investigation to be treated as a homicide. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police tip line.
Body camera footage obtained by the Associated Press shows a Columbus police officer telling a father concerned about his 11-year-old daughter being solicited by an adult man that the girl could face charges for sending explicit images of herself. The father posted a viral TikTok video of the conversation, generating widespread criticism of the police's response. The officers' conduct is being investigated, and the Columbus Police Chief has apologized to the father. The police have not released the father's name, and it is unclear if the girl could still face charges. The incident has raised questions about police policies regarding charging minors with child sexual abuse offenses.
Two Columbus police officers are under investigation after a video went viral showing them apparently blaming an 11-year-old girl for creating "child porn" in a sexual misconduct case. The officers were seen talking to the girl's father, who had reported that a man online had manipulated his daughter into sending explicit pictures. In the video, the officers suggest that the girl could be charged with child pornography, despite the father's explanation that she was being manipulated by an adult. The Columbus Division of Police and the Department of the Inspector General are both investigating the incident.
Columbus police are investigating a report in which a father claims he was told by officers that his 11-year-old daughter could face charges after being manipulated by an online predator. In a video posted on social media, the father is seen discussing the situation with the officers, who suggest that the girl could be charged with child pornography. The police department has opened an inquiry into the incident and stated that all sexual misconduct allegations, especially those involving minors, are taken seriously. Detectives from the sexual assault unit have initiated an investigation.
One person is dead and another injured after a shooting at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. The town center is currently on lockdown as police investigate the incident and evacuate the area. It is unclear if any suspects have been apprehended.
One person was killed in a shooting near a Dairy Queen on the Northeast Side of Columbus. Columbus police are investigating the incident and looking for at least two possible suspects who may have fled the scene on foot. The victim was found outside the Dairy Queen and authorities do not believe they were an employee of the restaurant. Family members of the victim were present but declined to speak with the media. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
Austin Paige Huntzinger, a 29-year-old man, was shot and killed by Columbus police during an exchange of gunfire on Wednesday. Huntzinger had a complicated history with the law, including previous convictions and open warrants for misdemeanor charges and a felony case. The officers involved in the shooting have not been named due to Marsy's Law. One officer was injured but is expected to recover. Huntzinger had recently registered a computer repair business and had a young daughter.
A man was killed and a Columbus police officer injured in a shooting on the Far South Side of Columbus. The incident occurred during a possible robbery attempt in a parking lot. Shots were exchanged between the officers and the suspect, resulting in the officer being hit in the leg and the suspect being critically injured. The suspect later died at the hospital. Another person is in custody, and the crime victim was unharmed. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident. This is the second shooting involving Columbus police in August and the fourth since July 4.
The body of Amina Alhaj-Omar, a missing Ohio State student who was considered a high-risk missing person, has been found in a quarry in south Columbus. Alhaj-Omar was last seen on June 10 and was believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Her family described her as a compassionate individual. Funeral services have not yet been announced.
Amina Alhaj-Omar, a 25-year-old Master's degree student at Ohio State University who went missing in June, was found dead in a quarry behind a gas station where she was last seen. Her body was discovered on July 12, and the investigation into her disappearance has been closed by the Columbus Division of Police. The police had intensified their search for Alhaj-Omar after receiving reports of sightings, but ultimately suspended the search on June 29. The circumstances surrounding her death are still unknown.
A store worker in southeast Columbus died after an armed robbery, resulting in a deadly shooting. Columbus police are investigating the incident.