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.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.