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‘Are you going to shoot me?’: The police killing of Ta'Kiya Young

The shooting death of Young, 21, has left her family asking questions about everything from the actions taken by Blendon Township police to the use of Marsy’s Law to shield the officers involved.

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The Future of Policing in Columbus podcast: Violence prevention

City Council Member Emmanuel Remy and Rena Shack, director of the Office of Violence Prevention, speak with Edie Driskill about the city's efforts to combat rising violence.

Mass shooting transforms Short North into police surveillance zone

Looking for solutions to gun violence, city leaders opted to turn the arts and entertainment hub over to the police. The dystopian approach won’t fix anything long-term.

The Long Shadow of the Columbus Police Vice Unit

Four years since the disbandment of a corrupt police unit, Columbus continues to feel the aftershocks of the scandal. This is the story of how the squad went astray, plus a look at what replaced it.

A Mother’s Journey: Rebecca Duran navigates sorrow, bureaucracy

Donovan Lewis was in his bed and unarmed seconds before Columbus police officer Ricky Anderson shot and killed him. Seven months later, his mother is waiting for any sign of justice.

‘He was just himself’: The life and death of Sinzae Reed

Reed, 13, was shot and killed by Krieg Butler, 36, at Wedgewood Apartments in October. Butler was released a week later after making claims of self-defense. The case remains under investigation.

Amidst racial trauma, Black women lead the community in healing

Despite ongoing police violence and generational trauma, Black mothers, families and advocates do the work to help each other and the community heal.

Latest: Heer Park unhoused camp cleared, FOP suing city and more

From a police officer winning a lawsuit against Columbus police proving racial discrimination to proposed affordable housing on the southside, here is what's new in policing and development.

Columbus Council passes police reforms spurred by 2020 protests

City Council passed an ordinance barring Columbus police from using tear gas and similar tactics on nonviolent protests and an ordinance requiring Columbus officers to be identifiable at all times.

First Columbus Inspector General explains role in police oversight

Jacqueline Hendricks recently began as the City's first inspector general, a position voters overwhelmingly approved in 2020. Learn more about how she is preparing and what the community can expect.