Today’s Wanted Wednesday focuses on a murder that took place in Columbus.
On September 10, 2022, at approximately 8:04pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 Block of E. 13th Ave. on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found Mr. Shomari F. Little suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid until CFD Medic #18 arrived and transported Mr. Little to OSU Wexner Medical Center in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, Mr. Little succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased at 9:35pm.
Update: September 19, 2022, the suspect in this homicide has been identified as Mercedes B.G. Reyes. A warrant for her arrest has been issued for the Murder of Shomari F. Little. Ms. Mercedes Reyes is believed to be armed and dangerous.
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