Crime
17-year-old boy charged for the murder in shooting death of 19-year-old Taarah Griffin-Carmichael in south Columbus
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Taarah Griffin-Carmichael in south Columbus on Monday evening.
Police responded to a 911 call around 8:50 PM regarding an injured person. Griffin-Carmichael was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The shooting is believed to have occurred in the 200 block of Highview Landing.
While the exact circumstances leading to the shooting are still under investigation, authorities are working to gather more information.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.