This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a homicide that took place in Columbus

 

On December 8, 2022, at approximately 6:41pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 Block of Marland Dr. on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until Columbus Fire Medic #24 arrived. The medic pronounced victim # 1 deceased at scene, at 6:53pm. The medic then transported victim # 2 to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, victim # 2 was pronounced deceased at 7:21pm. The victims have been identified as 45yr old Matthew Scheurell and 37yr old Branden Morris.

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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.