COLUMBUS – Police are investigating the shooting death of a man found dead inside an Italian Village townhome early Tuesday.
Officers responding to a reported shooting in the home in the 700 block of Kerr Street at 12:31 a.m. found Stephen A. Smith Jr. lying on the floor, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, Homicide Unit Sgt. Jeffrey Strayer said.
Smith, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene by Columbus paramedics, Strayer said.
Neighbors told investigators hearing gunshots approximately 15 minutes before the victim was found and heard a vehicle speeding away from the location, Strayer said.
The investigation continues.
This is the 42nd homicide of the year in Columbus.
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.