Lastest shooting results in 99th murder of 2021 in Columbus

Lastest shooting results in 99th murder of 2021 in Columbus
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COLUMBUS, OH – Today, June 30, 2021, at 4:20am, officers were dispatched to 3464 Sullivant Ave. on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and discovered the victim, 21-year-old Timothy McGuire, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at 4:27am.

A witness at scene stated the suspect and victim had a verbal altercation. The suspect returned to his vehicle and as he was pulling off the lot, fired several rounds which struck the victim. The suspect was described as a black male, medium length dreadlocks, wearing a black jacket with the design of a skull on the back and a red hooded sweatshirt under the jacket.

The suspect vehicle was described as a white SUV with front passenger side damage. Anyone with additional info is asked to contact CPD’s Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or kzimmer@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). This is the city’s 99th homicide in 2021.