On June 3, 2022, 15-year-old Mahky Andrews from Westerville, OH, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in Columbus, OH. Mahky was found inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound around 11 p.m. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident also claimed the life of 18-year-old Layton Ridgedell, who was found unresponsive in a nearby parking lot.
The shooting occurred near the intersection of North Hamilton Road and Warner Road.
According to police reports, Mahky and Layton were meeting two other teenagers for what was believed to be a gun sale. During the exchange, multiple guns were fired, resulting in the deaths of Mahky and Layton. The suspects, 16-year-old Terrell Hicks-Freeman and 16-year-old Baron Anderson, were later charged with the murders. The investigation revealed that the suspects had planned to rob the victims during the gun sale.
Terrell Hicks-Freeman was arrested on August 24, 2022, and charged with the murder of Mahky Andrews and Layton Ridgedell. He pleaded not guilty in court, claiming he was merely the driver and did not pull the trigger. The case is ongoing, and the suspects remain in custody as the legal proceedings continue.
The tragic deaths of Mahky Andrews and Layton Ridgedell have deeply affected their families and the community. The families are seeking justice for their loved ones, and the case has drawn attention to the issue of gun violence and youth crime in the area. The Columbus Division of Police continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to come forward.
The loss of Mahky Andrews, a young and promising teenager, has left a lasting impact on those who knew him and serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of violence.
