Yahya Mohamed, a 24-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on January 4, 2024, in what became the city's first homicide of the year. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of Belcher Drive, where police responded to a report of an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, officers found Mohamed shot and unresponsive. Emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene at 8:19 a.m.
Following the shooting, authorities swiftly moved to investigate the case.
On the same day as the incident, police arrested 19-year-old Jevin Campbell in connection with Mohamed's death. Campbell was charged with murder. According to court documents, Campbell had confronted Mohamed under the suspicion that he was breaking into cars earlier that morning. The confrontation escalated, with Campbell allegedly following Mohamed and ultimately shooting him.
The suspect, Jevin Campbell, appeared in court on Friday, January 5, 2024. During the court proceedings, a judge set Campbell's bond at $1 million, underscoring the severity of the charges against him. The case has been documented as homicide number 2024-001 in the Columbus Police Department's records, marking a somber start to the new year for the city's law enforcement and community.
This tragic event has left the community in shock and raised concerns about safety in the area. As the legal process unfolds, the family of Yahya Mohamed and the residents of Columbus await further developments in the case, hoping for justice to be served.
