Crime
Shelter-in-place order for Ohio State University lifted
Suspects are believed to have fled the area.
UPDATE: The shooting incident at 11th and High Streets has been resolved. There are no known victims at this time.
Suspects are believed to have fled the area. The Columbus Police Department remains on patrol with a heavy presence to ensure public safety.
The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. However, we encourage everyone to continue to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Columbus Police Department (CPD).
Columbus, Ohio – A shooting incident has occurred at the intersection of 11th and High Streets. The Columbus Police Department is currently responding to the scene.
Students, faculty, and staff are advised to avoid the area and remain indoors. For your safety, please shelter in place until further notice.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Initial reports indicate that the shooting stemmed from an altercation between individuals. However, the specific circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
Police officers are actively investigating the area both on and off campus.
Please continue to shelter in place. Your safety is our top priority.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.