Suspect shot, killed in another shootout with authorities in Columbus

COLUMBUS — A suspect was killed in another officer-involved shooting that also included deputies in east Columbus Saturday evening.

A Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy working special duty at Walgreens, located on Livingston Avenue, was alerted by a bystander that a man was firing shots and chasing the alerting person at around 7:50 p.m., a spokesperson for the department said.

The deputy went outside to find the suspect who was firing more shots, causing a foot-chase to ensue to detain the suspect. However, during the foot-chase, gunfire was exchanged between the deputy and the suspect near an apartment complex just east of Livingston Avenue and South James Road, Chief Deputy Jim Gilbert told WBNS.

Following the shootout, the deputy called for assistance.

Columbus Police officers responded alongside other deputies at 7:54 p.m. to an “officer in trouble” call, Deputy Chief of Police Tim Myers said.

Once officers and deputies arrived, they were informed that the suspect went into one of the apartment buildings.

Law enforcement agents entered the building and found the suspect, only to fire multiple shots at the suspect, Myers informed. These agents struck the suspect at least once.

The suspect was transported to Grant Medical Center for treatment; however, he was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. after succumbing to his injuries.

No officers or deputies were injured in the shooting.

Officers were able to locate the firearm at the scene.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation were brought on to investigate the incident.