Police Identify De'Montrez Jackson as Victim in Fatal Yorkland Road Shooting
Officers found Jackson outside on the lawn in the 1300 block of Yorkland Road; detectives continue to investigate.
The Columbus Division of Police has identified De'Montrez Jackson as the victim found fatally shot on Yorkland Road on Nov. 6, according to a homicide media release.
Responding officers dispatched at about 5:10 a.m. found Jackson outside on the lawn in the 1300 block of Yorkland Road suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus Fire Engine 5 personnel responded, and Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:20 a.m. Police said next of kin have been notified.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting, according to police. Det. McGuire is the lead detective on the case, assisted by Det. Titus.
Police ask anyone with information to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
Editor's note: This story was updated to rely solely on the Columbus police release.
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The Columbus Division of Police has identified De'Montrez Jackson as the victim found fatally shot on Yorkland Road on Nov. 6, according to a homicide media release.
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Columbus Division of Police Date: 11/6/2026 Homicide Bureau / Homicide Team 2 Unit. Elaine R. Bryant, Chief of Police. For further information, contact: Detective McGuire Phone: (614) 645-4730. Date: 11/6/2026. Location of Offense/Incident: 1300 Block of Yorkland Road. Incident Report #: 260836517. Cruiser District: 144. Victim: De'Montrez Jackson. Incident Summary: On November 6, 2026, at approximately 5:10 AM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Yorkland Road on a report of a deceased male. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim, De'Montrez Jackson, outside on the lawn suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus Fire Engine 5 personnel responded and Jackson was pronounced deceased at 5:20 AM at scene.
Responding officers dispatched at about 5:10 a.m. found Jackson outside on the lawn in the 1300 block of Yorkland Road suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
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On November 6, 2026, at approximately 5:10 AM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Yorkland Road on a report of a deceased male. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim, De'Montrez Jackson, outside on the lawn suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Columbus Fire Engine 5 personnel responded, and Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:20 a.m.
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Columbus Fire Engine 5 personnel responded and Jackson was pronounced deceased at 5:20 AM at scene.
Police said next of kin have been notified.
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Victim: De'Montrez Jackson. Incident Summary: On November 6, 2026, at approximately 5:10 AM, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Yorkland Road on a report of a deceased male. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim, De'Montrez Jackson, outside on the lawn suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus Fire Engine 5 personnel responded and Jackson was pronounced deceased at 5:20 AM at scene. Next of kin have been notified.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting, according to police.
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Detectives are still working to determine the circumstances of this incident.
Det. McGuire is the lead detective on the case, assisted by Det. Titus.
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Detective McGuire is the lead detective on the case and is being assisted by Detective Titus.
Police ask anyone with information to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).