On January 18, 2015, 28-year-old David Mullins was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio, during what police described as an attempted robbery. The incident occurred just after midnight on Hayden Avenue in the Franklinton area. Officers arrived at the scene to find Mullins suffering from gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man who shot Mullins contacted police and stated that he had acted in self-defense after Mullins allegedly attempted to rob him at gunpoint.
The evidence at the scene supported the shooter's claim of self-defense, and no charges have been filed against him thus far. The Columbus police reported that the evidence indicated Mullins was attempting to commit a robbery at the time of the shooting. However, Mullins’ family expressed doubts that he was involved in any criminal activity during the incident.
The case was described by local authorities as one where the intended victim turned the tables on Mullins during an alleged robbery attempt. Investigations were ongoing, and the police were still looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident to gather more information about what exactly transpired that night. The Columbus Police Department urged anyone with additional information to contact their Homicide Unit.
