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
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.