Crime of the week
For Release: March 12, 2023
This week’s Crime of the Week focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus in 2020.
On Sunday, February 16, 2020, at approximately 6:28pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to the area of 2234 Webster Canyon Court, on the report of gunfire. Upon arrival, Officers found an injured male, later identified as Sylvonte Christopher Watkins, lying in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medic 806 responded to the scene and transported Mr. Watkins to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition. At 6:59pm, Mr. Watkins succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by attending physicians. Officers also located another victim at the scene who was in stable condition. A photo of Sylvonte Watkins may be viewed on our website, www.stopcrime.org.
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 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., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.
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