Two killed in separate Saturday evening homicides in Columbus
Police are investigating after two were killed Saturday evening in separate incidents, one involving a stabbing in the Northland area, and a fatal shooting on Columbus’ East Side.
Man found fatally stabbed in Northland area
A 60-year-old man was found fatally stabbed early Saturday evening in the Northland area near Westerville, police said.
On Saturday, around 7:52 p.m., Columbus police responded to the 6100 block of Cooper Colony Dr. on a reported stabbing. When they arrived, officers located the victim, identified as William Dammond, suffering from a stab wound. Dammond was transported to an area hospital in critical condition and despite medical care, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 9:13 p.m.
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During the course of the investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect, Brandarius Agnew, 26, and took him into custody a short distance from the scene. Agnew was charged with murder in connection with Dammond’s death, and was transported to the Franklin County jail.
This incident remains under investigation.
Fatal shooting follows bar fight on East Side
Police are also investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s East Side.
On Saturday, around 11:49 p.m, Columbus police responded to the 1000 block of Country Club Rd. on a report of shots being fired. When they arrived, officers found 40-year-old Jeffery Chandler suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medics pronounced Chandler dead at 12:10 a.m Sunday.
Chandler was patronizing a nearby bar when he and several other men began arguing. The men agreed to take the dispute outside, police said. Shortly after the men left the bar patrons reported hearing gunshots.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents, is asked to call Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Two killed in separate Saturday homicides in Columbus
