Crime
17-year-old Ariyaun Burton killed in north Columbus shooting
Columbus, OH – Authorities have identified the victim fatally shot in a north Columbus incident early Sunday morning as 17-year-old Ariyaun Burton.
Officers with the Columbus Division of Police responded to a report of a shooting shortly before 4:00 a.m. in the 5300 block of Roche Place, near Sinclair Road.
According to a dispatcher with the city’s Department of Public Safety, a Lyft driver called 911 to report that both he and his passenger had been shot.
The driver stated they had driven to a Sheetz gas station located in the 900 block of East Dublin-Granville Road to seek assistance.
Emergency responders arrived on scene and transported both individuals to Riverside Methodist Hospital. Burton was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The second victim, whose identity has not been released, is being treated for injuries and is expected to survive.
As of now, police have not released details regarding a suspect or the events leading up to the shooting.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit or submit tips anonymously through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
Crime
24-Year-Old Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr Dies in Fatal Jeep Incident in Midland, Christian Rojelio Zubia Arrested
MIDLAND, Texas — Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., a 24-year-old man from Odessa, died after an incident involving a Jeep Wrangler in Midland on Thursday night, October 8, 2026. The driver, a 30-year-old Odessa man, was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, according to the Midland Police Department.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. Thursday to a reported crash involving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway.
During the preliminary investigation, witnesses told authorities that Soto Navarrete had jumped onto the hood of a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators allege that the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Soto Navarrete to fall from the vehicle and sustain fatal injuries.
Authorities identified the driver as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa.
According to police, Zubia left the scene after the incident. Officers later located him with assistance from the Odessa Police Department.
Zubia was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Soto Navarrete’s death. The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the legal system.
The Midland Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, including the events leading up to Soto Navarrete’s fall from the Jeep.
Authorities have not released further details about what prompted the encounter or whether additional charges may be considered.
Police confirmed that Soto Navarrete’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Soto Navarrete’s death has left his family and loved ones grieving. His passing serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a dangerous incident can result in a fatal outcome.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities continue reviewing the case.