Police Detain Suspect After Columbus Fatal Shooting On January 23, 2026, Franklin County detectives arrested 44‑year‑old Kenneth Milton, charging him with murder and felonious assault for the killing of 32‑year‑old Jon Small in the 4600 block of Tamarack Boulevard, Columbus; Small was pronounced dead at 12:33 a.m. Friday while another adult present escaped injury, and Milton is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday [1].

Monroe Bar Shooting Leaves 31‑Year‑Old in Serious Condition A separate incident on January 18, 2026, saw a 31‑year‑old Monroe resident shot in the chest outside a downtown bar on East Main Street at approximately 11:33 p.m.; emergency crews treated him on scene before transporting him to an Everett hospital, where he remains listed in serious condition [2].

Investigations Remain Active and Solicit Public Assistance Both law‑enforcement agencies have issued tip requests: Columbus detectives provided phone numbers for the Homicide Unit and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, while Monroe police offered an email address ([email protected]) and a 360‑863‑4600 tip line, emphasizing the importance of community information to advance each case [1][2].

Preliminary Findings Indicate Personal Disputes as Motive Investigators in Columbus determined the shooting followed an argument between Milton and the victims in the parking lot, whereas Monroe detectives believe the gunfire stemmed from an internal conflict among acquaintances, suggesting both shootings may have originated from personal disagreements [1][2].