COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police identified the suspect who was fatally shot when he reportedly charged at an officer with a broken bottle in south Columbus.
Around 1 a.m. Saturday., an officer was investigating a disturbance near South High Street and Rowe Road. Police said 27-year-old Zachary Bryson charged at the officer with a broken bottle, but did not provide details on what prompted the action.
The officer then fired his weapon, striking Bryson at least once. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead at 1:55 a.m.
No officers were injured in the incident. Police have not released additional details on the disturbance call and events surrounding the shooting.
Police said because of Marsy’s Law, the name of the officer involved in the shooting is not able to be released. Police did say that the officer has been with the police department for 16 years.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.
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