COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police have identified a man who was fatally shot after allegedly attempting to break into a home in South Linden Friday evening.
Columbus police officers were called to the 1400 block of East Blake Avenue around 9:15 p.m. on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found 35-year-old Delmar Ward suffering from a gunshot wound.
Ward was pronounced dead on scene at 9:25 p.m.
Investigators will present the case to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office to determine whether any charges will be filed. Police have not identified a suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Columbus Police's Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
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