20 kids died from gunshot wounds in Columbus in 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Twenty kids died in Columbus from bullet wounds final yr.

Nineteen kids’s deaths from gunshot wounds are recorded on the Columbus police abstract of 2021 murder Investigations — about 9% of the town’s whole, which was 204.

However there was yet another: Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, who died after being shot 4 occasions by a CPD officer in April. The Franklin County coroner, Dr. Anahi M. Ortiz, ruled her death a homicide in August, however a grand jury nonetheless has to determine whether or not to indict the officer. Police data don’t embrace her within the depend.

Listed below are the names of the kids who died from bullet wounds in Columbus in 2021:

Alyse Williams, age 6, and her sister, Ava Williams, 9, on Danwood Drive. The women’ mom instructed NBC4 her daughters had a particular relationship and have been one another’s favourite individual. Their father shot the women, after which shot himself, investigators stated. The women died simply after midnight on Jan. 2.

Davion Jones, 14, died from bullet wounds on Hazelwood Street on Jan. 24. Two males have been arrested on suspicion of Davion’s homicide in Detroit on Feb. 18.

Davion Burt, 14, was discovered shot on Tennyson Blvd on Feb. 10. He died at 2:07 p.m. Police didn’t know who shot him or why.

Trevon Dickson, 14, was discovered shot on Marion Place on April 20. He died at 4:30 p.m. One other boy, age 15, was arrested and charged on suspicion of Dickson’s homicide.

Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, died from 4 gunshot wounds on Legion Lane on April 20. The one who fired the gun was a Columbus police officer.

Olivia Kurtz, 16, was shot throughout an impromptu gathering at Bicentennial Park on Might 5. Police say they don’t know who did it or why. On the identical gathering, 4 different individuals have been shot and handled at space hospitals. There is a reward for data that results in an arrest and prosecution for Olivia’s demise.

Ty-Sean Finch, 16, was discovered shot on West Broad Avenue on Might 24. A 16-year-old boy was charged on suspicion of his homicide, and one other minor was charged on suspicion of felony assault.

Makenzi Ridley, 17, shot on the Far East Recreation Middle, Lattimer Drive, on June 24. Since Makenzi died, police have released video of people they assume could have been concerned.

Jayce O’Neal, 17, discovered shot at Ridgebury Drive on July 12. One other lady, age 16, was arrested and charged on suspicion of Jayce’s homicide.

A toddler, Rosalie Roberts, 17 months previous, was discovered shot on the intersection of Lazelle Street and Worthington Galena Street on July 20. Her father was arrested and charged on suspicion of her homicide.

Joseph Lian, 17, discovered shot at Jolliff Avenue on Sept. 2. One other boy, age 16, was charged on suspicion of his homicide and arrested.

Daymar Carlisle, 14, discovered inside a house on Arlington Avenue with gunshot wounds on Sept. 13. A person, 18, was arrested. The police report indicated the demise could have been unintended, and the case went to a grand jury for consideration.

Jakwan Radford, 17, discovered shot on Norworth Street on Nov. 24. Police stories point out they don’t know who shot him or why.

Demetrius Wall-Neal, 9, and his sister Londynn Wall-Neal, 6, shot on Kodiak Drive on Dec. 7 at supper time. Police say it was a deliberate assault, and that whoever fired the gunshots knew the children were inside the car.

Serenity Robinson, 5, unintentionally shot herself one summer season morning on By way of Da Vinci Courtroom, July 31. Her mother and father have been arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and baby endangerment. Later, it was labeled as a murder.

Janae Hairston, 16, shot on Piper Bend Drive, Dec. 29. Her father mistook her for an intruder, police stated.

A 14-year-old boy died on Dec. 30 from a gunshot wound. His demise is taken into account to be a murder. His id has not been disclosed.

Tyshawn Dickerson, 15, died from a gunshot wound Dec. 31. His demise is taken into account to be a murder.

In 2020, there have been 21 children who died in Columbus from gunshot wounds.

Coming this week

NBC4i.com is operating a report on homicides in Columbus in 2021 the week of Feb. 6.