The Columbus Police Department is renewing its call for information in the shooting death of Bryson Cochran, 17, which occurred last year. On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Tip Top Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound.

The Columbus Police Department is actively searching for Adrian Davis, 29, and Shakella McKay, 30, in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 23, 2025 in the 3200 block of Macon Road.

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 7000 block of Sorrel Court, resulting in the arrest of nine documented gang members.

On March 2, 2025, around 12:45 p.m., the Columbus Police Department received a report of an infant who was not breathing. The child was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.

In June 2024, Aquiles Saunders was identified as a suspect in the shooting death of Bobby Lyons, leading to a Murder warrant for his arrest

The Columbus Police Department acknowledges and respects the decision of the grand jury regarding the officer involved shooting of Jermaine Hernandez on February 7, 2024.

On March 12, 2025 around 11:25 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station located at 2218 Victory Drive.

The Columbus Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Wanda Jean Perkins, who was reported missing nearly 23 years ago.

***UPDATE 3/10/2025*** On March 6, 2025, Marc Whatley was taken into custody and charged with the following: • Aggravated Assault • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime • Home Invasion • Theft by Receiving Stolen Property