A domestic shooting in Columbus ended with the death of 53-year-old Bennie L. Craig on the afternoon of April 29, 2026. Police and medics found Craig at a Burstock Road residence with a severe gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital and later died. Investigators identified a suspect at the scene who was closely connected to the victim.

Officers encountered 24-year-old Dante Venison inside the home. He resisted arrest and required force to be taken into custody. Venison was found in possession of a handgun, a pocket knife, and two loaded magazines. Lisa Venison, the victim’s wife and the suspect’s mother, told police she did not know what prompted her son to shoot her husband. Dante Venison was charged with Craig’s murder but refused to appear at his arraignment, delaying court proceedings.

The motive remains unclear. Anyone with information about Bennie Craig, the Burstock Road residence, or the events of April 29 is asked to share what they know.