Joseph Michael Arrington, a 38-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2019, in Columbus, OH. He was a fabricator at Horton EMV and a sheet metal foreman at Hathaway Ferguson, and was well-regarded in his community. Joseph was also an avid soccer player in high school and was survived by his son, Ian Arrington, and many other loving family and friends.
Joseph Arrington's death was the result of a robbery gone wrong at the Players Paradise internet café in east Columbus. Early on the morning of January 20, 2019, Joseph and his wife, Karen Arrington, aged 52, were shot and killed by two men who had robbed the café at gunpoint. The suspects, Chris King and Justice Stringer, were later arrested and sentenced to prison for their roles in the crime. King received a 40-year sentence, while Stringer was sentenced to 30 years.
The investigation revealed that the robbery was part of a string of crimes targeting internet gaming businesses in the area. A total of five suspects were indicted by a federal grand jury for their involvement in these crimes, including the robbery and murders at Players Paradise. The case highlighted the dangers faced by employees and patrons of internet cafés and led to increased security measures in similar establishments.
Joseph Arrington's death was a tragic event that shook the local community and led to significant legal actions against those responsible. His memory lives on through the love and support of his family and friends, who continue to honor his legacy.
