This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide that took place in Columbus.
On the morning of July 24, 2019, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the area of 1113 Oakwood Ave. on the report of multiple gunshots being fired, which were reported by ShotSpotter. Prior to the Officers arriving at scene, there was an accident reported at the corner of Linwood Ave. and Reinhard Ave. This location is approximately two (2) blocks east of the reported gunshots. Officers arrived at the accident location and discovered a 1995 Buick Rivera, black in color, crashed into a wood utility pole at the southwest corner of Reinhard Ave. and Linwood Ave. Officers approached the vehicle and located the victim, later identified as JALON I. NELSON, slumped over in the driver’s seat, and unresponsive. Mr. Nelson was found to have suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body. Mr. Nelson was transported to Grant Medical Center by CFD Medic 15 in critical condition. Mr. Nelson was treated for his injuries but unfortunately he did not recover and was pronounced deceased at 1:02 a.m.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip. You may also submit a tip by downloading our new free P3 Tips mobile app available on the iOS and Android platforms. We are no longer taking tips via text message.
All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.
Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.
Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 11 a.m. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.
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