COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged on Tuesday in a shooting that left a 26-year-old man dead in North Linden.
The Columbus Division of Police said first responders were called to the 1100 block of East Weber Road for a reported shooting. Medics found Kenjuan Howard at the location with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m.
A few hours later, police released photos of three persons of interest.
On Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the area of McGuffey and Weber roads for a disturbance, according to police. Arriving officers found and arrested the teenage suspect in the shooting. He has been charged with murder and two counts of felonious assault. 10TV is not naming him at this time due to his age.
The teenager was taken to the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center.
The two other people who were listed as persons of interest are no longer wanted, according to police.
Anyone with information in the shooting is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
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