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Child's 911 Call Uncovers Double Tragedy
15 Sep
Summary
- A child's 911 call led police to discover two deceased individuals.
- The discovery was made inside a home on the city's Southeast Side.
- Authorities are not seeking any suspects and see no community threat.
Columbus police are investigating a distressing incident on the city's Southeast Side, initiated by a 911 call from a young child. The call, received on September 14th, alerted authorities to a deceased person inside a home and mentioned a suicide attempt.
Upon arrival at the Bannon Court residence, officers discovered a man and a woman, both appearing deceased. Medics pronounced them dead at the scene shortly after. Detectives believe the pair shared a domestic partnership.
The child found at the home has been placed in the care of family. Authorities have not released details regarding the cause of death or the relationship between the deceased and the child. There is no prior police record for the residence, and officials state no suspects are being sought, assuring the public of no ongoing threat.
