In late February, Jennings’ boyfriend called 911 and told the dispatcher the 26-year-old was in mental health crisis. Less than 15 minutes later, Jennings was dead, shot and killed by Columbus police.
Five to 10 years from now, Columbus and Franklin County could have a unified and streamlined crisis response system that looks very different from the one that currently exists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite ongoing police violence and generational trauma, Black mothers, families and advocates do the work to help each other and the community heal.
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.
