Zharrick Marquel Niece, a 31-year-old Black man, was shot inside a residence in northeast Columbus on May 30, 2026. Police received a call just after 1:35 p.m. for a shooting in the 2700 block of Wedge Street and found Niece unresponsive in the front room. He was taken to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead at 2:11 p.m. The case is listed by Columbus police as a homicide.

Investigators say the shooting unfolded inside the home near the kitchen, living room and front door, with five or six people believed to have been present. Officials reported that those believed to be involved remained at the scene and that several people were detained or interviewed. Early information indicated a fight preceded the gunfire; police said the incident did not appear to be domestic violence-related and that drugs may have been involved based on items at the scene. Detectives reviewed security camera footage and described the matter as being investigated as a potential case of self-defense.

No suspect name, arrest or charges had been announced publicly. Detective Rowlands led the inquiry with Detective Journey assisting. Anyone with information was asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Did anyone in the neighborhood or who knew Zharrick see or hear anything that afternoon?