Three Teens Charged With Murder in Fatal West Columbus Shooting

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1. Police: 3 teens charged with murder in west Columbus shooting

   www.10tv.com

   Published October 14, 2026 · Accessed October 14, 2026

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   • Two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old were arrested for their alleged roles in the fatal Oct. 6 shooting, according to police.

2. Three teens charged in fatal Hilltop shooting

   www.nbc4i.com

   Published October 14, 2026 · Accessed October 14, 2026

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   • On Wednesday, Columbus police said the boys have been taken into custody, reporting that Three teens charged in fatal Hilltop shooting.

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     On Wednesday, Columbus police said the boys have been taken into custody

   • On Wednesday, Columbus police said the boys have been taken into custody, reporting that Three teens charged in fatal Hilltop shooting.

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     Three teens charged in fatal Hilltop shooting

3. https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-man-killed-in-hilltop-shooting-as-city-sees-a-spike-in-deadly-violence-police-homicides-end-the-community-group-sean-stevenson-october-cedric-cole-gunshots-gunfire

   abc6onyourside.com

   Accessed October 14, 2026

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   • Gunfire in Columbus’ Hilltop neighborhood Tuesday night left 53-year-old Cedric Cole dead.

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     Gunfire in Columbus’ Hilltop neighborhood Tuesday night left 53-year-old Cedric Cole dead, as neighbors said they are still waiting for answers and an arrest.

   • Sean Stevenson, executive director of the community group End The Violence, said he expects the situation to worsen as temperatures drop.

   • Columbus police statistics showed that of 86 homicide suspects charged across the city in 2026, 33 of them — 38% — are 21 years old or younger.

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     Police have charged 86 homicide suspects so far in 2026 , 33 of them — 38% — are 21 years old or younger.

4. https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/one-victim-shot-in-hilltop-transported-in-critical-condition-to-hospital

   myfox28columbus.com

   Accessed October 14, 2026

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   • Columbus police officers were patrolling the area of Clarendon Lane just before 8 pm when they heard gunshots.

   • After checking the area, officers found Cedric Cole, 53, suffering from a gunshot wound, and Columbus Fire rushed Cole to the hospital, where he died.

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     After checking the area, officers found Cedric Cole, 53, suffering from a gunshot wound.

   • After checking the area, officers found Cedric Cole, 53, suffering from a gunshot wound, and Columbus Fire rushed Cole to the hospital, where he died.

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     Columbus Fire rushed Cole to the hospital, where he died.

5. Columbus police investigate fatal Tuesday evening shooting on Clarendon Lane

   Published October 6, 2026 · Accessed October 6, 2026

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   • Previously, Columbus police investigate fatal Tuesday evening shooting on Clarendon Lane.

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     Columbus police investigate fatal Tuesday evening shooting on Clarendon Lane