On August 4, 2017, at approximately 1:52am, Columbus Police officers were called to 735 Doulton Court, on the report of shots being fired. At approximately 2:02am, a second call was received by police stating there was a shooting victim lying in the hallway near the front of the apartment building. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, later identified as Cody Virgil Nichols, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. CFD Medic 12 arrived at the scene and pronounced Mr. Nichols deceased at 2:10am. No motive has been identified. A photo of Cody Nichols may be viewed on our website at CentralOhioCrimestoppers.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. CentralOhioCrimestoppers.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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