Crime of the Week – Homicide Investigation
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that occurred in Columbus.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Indianola Avenue after reports of gunfire in the area. When officers arrived, they found 25-year-old Andrew Santiago suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite rapid response efforts, he was pronounced deceased just minutes later at 12:45 a.m. by CFD Medic 13.
According to investigators, a male suspect was seen fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. Detectives believe someone in the community may have information that could help identify the individual responsible for Andrew’s death.
👉 Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person or persons involved.
If you have information, you can report it anonymously through any of the following methods:
📞 Call: 614-461-TIPS (8477)
💻 Online Tip: www.stopcrime.org
📱 Mobile App: Free P3 Tips app (available on iOS & Android)
Please note: Crime Stoppers no longer accepts tips via text message.
All tipsters remain completely anonymous — Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID, record calls, or request identifying details. A confidential coding system ensures your identity is always protected. Tips that lead to a felony arrest or indictment may qualify for a cash reward, as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.
For more information about Central Ohio Crime Stoppers or to support their ongoing work, visit www.stopcrime.org
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You can also watch for weekly “Crime of the Week” features during Sunday and Monday newscasts on:
📺 WCMH NBC 4 • WBNS 10TV • WSYX ABC 6 • WTTE FOX 28
📰 And in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.
