Columbus police arrest suspect in Harrisburg Pike murder

Columbus police arrest suspect in Harrisburg Pike murder
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COLUMBUS, OH — A man has been charged with murder following the death of Kylene A. Young, who was found unresponsive during a well-being check in the 2000 block of Harrisburg Pike on December 16.

Columbus Police and Fire personnel responded to the scene at approximately 1:03 p.m., where firefighters forced entry into the location and discovered Young. She was pronounced deceased at 1:05 p.m.

The following day, December 17, detectives identified Tyler L. Stiers as the suspect in the case. He was arrested in Athens County, Ohio, and charged with Young’s murder.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).