Crime
18-year-old Au’jai Davenport killed in northeast Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An 18-year-old woman is dead and another is recovering from injuries following a shooting in northeast Columbus late Wednesday night, according to the Columbus Division of Police.
The incident occurred around 9:39 p.m. in the 2500 block of Mock Road, near the Mock Park area.
Police say two female victims were shot and subsequently attempted to flee the scene in a vehicle.
The car, which also contained three additional occupants—including two juveniles—traveled nearly two miles northwest before stopping at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Joyce Avenue.
When emergency responders arrived, they found both women suffering from gunshot wounds.
One of the victims, identified as 18-year-old Au’jai Davenport, was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.
She was later pronounced deceased at 10:05 p.m.
The second woman was also taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive.
The other three individuals in the vehicle were not injured.
The Columbus Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and is working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. No arrests have been made, and a motive has not yet been released.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.