Suspect in deadly Franklinton ‘gun battle’ identified
Police have identified a suspect in the deadly shooting of a man in the Franklinton area.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, officers were called to the 900 block of Sullivant Avenue on the report of a shooting.
When officers arrived on scene, they found Cameron Barrett, 21, in the alley suffering from a gunshot wound.
Barrett was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
Police say it appears Barrett and a suspect, now identified as Thomas Tee Henderson III, 22, were engaged in a gun battle when Barrett was struck.
A warrant for Henderson’s arrest has been issued.
Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to call the CPD Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.