In a recent update provided by the Columbus Police, officials have apprehended Tyrek Simpson in connection with the fatal shooting of Lamar O. Ross, the arrest following the issuance of a murder warrant, according to a press release from the Columbus Division of Police. On the morning of November 21, Columbus police responded to reports of a shooting on N. High Street, where officers discovered Ross with gunshot wounds and immediately attempted lifesaving efforts.
Simpson was apprehended by the Columbus Police SWAT squad yesterday, December 4, effectively ending the search for Ross’s alleged assailant.
Ross, who suffered apparent gunshot wounds following the November incident, was rushed to the hospital by CFD Medic 10 but was pronounced dead at 3:28 AM, a tragedy made all the more palpable by the fact that officers had rendered aid in the hopes of a different outcome. During the investigation, a murder warrant was issued for Simpson, leading to his recent arrest.
As the community grapples with the brutality that claimed Ross’ life, the procedural wheels continue to turn; the suspect is currently in custody without incident, according to news releases from the Columbus Division of Police. The details of Simpson’s arrest were scarce, but the statement stated that it was without incident, implying that the manhunt sparked by this terrible tragedy will come to an end quickly.
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