Crime
Weinland Park stabbing victim identified as 22-year-old Amareyon Daniels
23-year-old Shavar Johnson of Richland County arrived at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with a stab wound. He was driven to the hospital by his girlfriend, 21-year-old Courtney Webb, also of Richland County.
Columbus police have identified a man found fatally stabbed Wednesday morning in Weinland Park as 22-year-old Amareyon Daniels. Homicide detectives have charged a Richland County couple in connection with his death.
Daniels was discovered unresponsive around 7:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of North Grant Avenue.
He had suffered multiple stab wounds and was found in a pool of blood. Columbus Division of Fire medics pronounced him dead at 7:39 a.m., prompting homicide detectives to investigate.
Approximately 15 minutes later, at 7:45 a.m., 23-year-old Shavar Johnson of Richland County arrived at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with a stab wound. He was driven to the hospital by his girlfriend, 21-year-old Courtney Webb, also of Richland County.
According to initial statements provided to detectives, the couple claimed that Daniels had robbed Webb and threatened to sexually assault her. Johnson reportedly intervened, and during the ensuing struggle, Johnson sustained a stab wound.
However, investigators discovered evidence that contradicted their account.
Surveillance footage from the scene showed Webb sitting inside a black 2011 Chevrolet HHR (Heritage High Roof) with Daniels when Johnson approached the vehicle, opened Daniels’ door, and began stabbing him.
When detectives confronted Webb with the video evidence, she changed her story but later requested legal representation when further inconsistencies were highlighted.
Detectives are still investigating the motive behind the encounter, as it is unclear why the Richland County couple was meeting Daniels in Columbus.
Johnson has been charged with murder in connection with Daniels’ death, while Webb faces charges of obstructing justice. Both suspects are being held in Franklin County Jail and are scheduled to appear in Municipal Court on Thursday.
Columbus police are asking the public for any video evidence related to Daniels, Johnson, Webb, or the black 2011 Chevrolet HHR with Ohio license plate number JMJ-2728. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Columbus Division of Police.
The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to pursue leads to uncover the full details surrounding the incident.
Crime
1 killed, 5 injured after mass shooting at KDC/One warehouse in New Albany, suspect in custody
UPDATE: Suspect in New Albany, Ohio shooting taken into custody.
NEW ALBANY, OH — A deadly shooting at a warehouse in New Albany, located approximately 15 miles northeast of Columbus, left one person dead and five others hospitalized late Tuesday night.
The shooting occurred shortly before 11 p.m. at KDC/One, a manufacturing facility specializing in beauty and personal care products.
According to the New Albany Police Department (NAPD), the suspect has been identified as Bruce Reginald Foster III, an employee at the facility.
Authorities are actively searching for Foster, who is believed to have fled the area following the incident.
Police confirmed that Foster had been present at the warehouse for several hours prior to the shooting.
Investigators believe the attack was targeted, although there were no reports of an argument or altercation leading up to the violence.
One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while five others were transported to nearby hospitals.
The conditions of the injured victims have not been publicly disclosed, and authorities have not released information regarding their identities or genders.
During a press conference on Wednesday morning, New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones described the situation as a “fluid investigation,” emphasizing the tragic nature of the event. “This is quite a tragedy, and the investigation has really just begun,” Jones stated.
A firearm was recovered inside the building; however, police have not confirmed whether the suspect remains armed.
Hundreds of employees were evacuated from the facility as law enforcement secured the scene.
The U.S. Marshals and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are assisting local police in searching multiple locations for Foster.
Authorities believe he has left the immediate area but continue to pursue leads on his whereabouts.
The facility remains closed and could be shut down for up to 12 hours as the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) assists with crime scene processing.
Anyone with information that could assist in locating the suspect or furthering the investigation is urged to contact the New Albany Police Department at 614-855-1234.
Authorities are expected to provide additional updates as the investigation progresses.