Four Juveniles Charged in Columbus Fatal Shooting

Four juveniles, including a 12-year-old boy, have been charged with murder, aggravated murder, and aggravated robbery in connection with the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Jamal Jones during a robbery in east Columbus on April 28. The accused include two boys, ages 12 and 15, and two girls, ages 15 and 17, all held at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. In a separate case, Tamari Stroughter, now 18, has been indicted as an adult on 20 felony counts—including felonious assault and robbery—after allegedly firing at Columbus police officers on January 9 while still 17. Stroughter, with a criminal history dating to age 12, was apprehended after a gunfight and chase following threats against his girlfriend. Both cases have prompted local officials and law enforcement leaders to call for reforms addressing violent juvenile offenders and improved accountability. Authorities ask anyone with information on either case to contact Columbus Police or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.