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20-year-old found shot inside crashed-vehicle dies a week after Linden shooting

Josiah Montgomery, 20, was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. Saturday. Police have not released information on a possible suspect.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who was found shot in the Linden area more than a week ago has died from his injuries, according to police.  

In an update Monday, the Columbus Division of Police said 20-year-old Josiah Montgomery was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

Montgomery was found shot in the face on Duxberry Avenue in the early morning hours of Oct. 8. 

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of shots fired in the area.

Police found Montgomery slumped over in a vehicle that had crashed into a sign. He was taken to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for treatment. 

As of Monday, police have not released information on a possible suspect or what led to the shooting. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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