Columbus Police

Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead inside their Weinland Park home in December. The case attracted attention both locally and nationally.

Michael D. McKee was arrested in Rockford, Ill., on Jan. 10, 2026. McKee has been charged with two counts of murder in the Dec. 30, 2025, shooting deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

The city has seen 81 homicides so far this year, which Mayor Andrew Ginther said is the lowest number since about 2007.

The Columbus Division of Police announced a drone pilot program on Nov. 18. The Rapid Aerial Visual Enforcement Network, or RAVEN program is designed to use drones in frontline police operations.

Officials say the 18-month pilot program in the South Linden and Milo-Grogan neighborhoods resulted in a 75% solve rate in non-fatal shooting cases.

The suit was filed by the family of Donovan Lewis, a Black man who was shot and killed by a Columbus police officer. The case alleges systemic racism in the police department. Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge 9, is weighing in regarding the suit.

Columbus police released body camera video that shows an officer fatally shooting 18-year-old Ta'Shawn Davis on Sunday in the University District. Police say Davis pointed a gun at bystanders before running from officers.

OhioHealth ran a simulation this Thursday alongside Columbus police and fire that included real-life emergency scenarios. The simulation took place at the Columbus Fire Training Academy and was meant to help staff practice how to respond to medical emergencies.

WOSU found through a records request that one Jewish organization in Columbus reported protest activity critical of Israel's actions in Gaza to police. The group's actions play into a larger debate in American society about whether criticizing Israel is antisemitic.

WOSU found through a records request that one Jewish organization in Columbus reported protest activity critical of Israel's actions in Gaza to police. The organization was also reporting antisemitic attacks on the Jewish community.