Shooting Occurred on Jan. 27 in South Central Hilltop Neighborhood Officers responded to a 3:20 p.m. call at the 500 block of South Richardson Avenue, where they found a man with a gunshot wound [1]. The victim was identified as James Pettigrew and was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition [1]. He was pronounced dead at 3:53 p.m., confirming the fatal outcome of the incident [1].

Police Identify Four Armed Persons of Interest The Columbus Division of Police announced four individuals are being investigated as possible participants in the shooting [1]. Detectives described the persons as armed and dangerous, urging anyone with information to come forward [1]. The department emphasized that tips can remain anonymous to protect community members [1].

Investigators Request Surveillance Footage from Defined Area Detectives asked residents to share any security video captured between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. covering the block bounded by Fremont Street, Springmont Avenue, South Wayne Avenue, and South Burgess Avenue [1]. Submissions can be made via a QR code provided by the police, facilitating anonymous tips [1]. The request aims to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting and identify the persons of interest [1].

Ongoing Investigation Emphasizes Community Cooperation Police warned that the four persons of interest remain at large and may pose a threat to public safety [1]. The department urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to the case [1]. Continued community assistance is deemed critical to advancing the investigation and achieving arrests [1].