Columbus police continue to investigate 2020 drive-by shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police continue to investigate a reported drive-by shooting that occurred four years ago on the Northeast Side.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, officers responded to shots being fired Dec. 13, 2020, in the 1800 block of Republic Avenue, in East Linden. Police found Jasmine Johnson, 28, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead that night.

Witnesses told police an unknown person drove by the residence and began firing several shots, striking Johnson.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip.