Crime
Dai’John Ross and J’Mauri Taylor dies in shooting on Canaan Drive in Columbus
A second teenager has died as a result of the Wednesday shooting on Canaan Drive, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
Dai’John Ross, 18, succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening and was pronounced dead at 8:19 p.m. at a local hospital.
Ross is the second fatality linked to the incident, which occurred in the 8300 block of Canaan Drive.
The first victim, J’Mauri Taylor, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday at 1:38 a.m. from a gunshot wound.
Authorities report that the shooting was initially called in at approximately 12:35 a.m.
The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case.
Further details surrounding the shooting, including potential suspects or motives, have not yet been released.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department Violent Crimes Unit.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.