On February 2, 2006, at approximately 2:00pm, Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the area of 2389 Apple St. in regards to a shooting. Upon arriving, officers located the victim Charles Brown, Jr., who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Mt. Carmel West Hospital where he died due to the wounds he sustained. Prior to the shooting taking place, the victim had been sitting in his 1995 Chevy Lumina parked in front of 2389 Apple St. The suspect shot Mr. Brown through the driver’s side window. The Police believe the suspect has told people that he committed this homicide; therefore, anyone with any information needs to come forward so that charges can be filed on the individual responsible for the homicide of Charles Brown Jr. A photo of the victim may be viewed at our website www.stopcrime.org.
Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by July 21, 2010, leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.
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 or call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-877-645-TIPS (8477).
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 12 Noon. 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.
