Fugitive wanted for shooting in Columbus sought by police

Fugitive wanted for shooting in Columbus sought by police
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COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Michael Johnson, 32, in connection with a shooting that injured a 21-year-old man in west Columbus on March 11, 2023.

Johnson is charged with felonious assault for the incident, which occurred in the 2600 block of West Broad Street during an altercation. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive.

If you have any information about Johnson’s whereabouts, please contact the Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit at (614) 645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS. For more information on this crime and others like it, visit www.columbus.gov/helpussolvecrime.