Crime
3 killed after shooting near Karns Park in south Columbus

Columbus, Ohio – A tragic shooting on the city’s south side left three individuals dead on Saturday afternoon, according to a dispatcher from Columbus’ public safety department.
The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of South Ohio Avenue, near Karns Park and just off Thurman Avenue.
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 3:50 p.m. following a report of gunfire.
Three individuals were found at the scene and were pronounced dead by 4:00 p.m.
Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Authorities have not yet released information about a potential suspect or motive.
The area near Karns Park is now the focus of an active investigation. Police are working to gather evidence and encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. Additional updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
If you have information regarding this incident, please contact the Columbus Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Crime
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.