On June 3, 2024, at about 9:54 p.m., a shooting at Krumm Park on Alton Avenue in east Columbus during a candlelight vigil killed 29-year-old Lonnie Johnston and 18-year-old Jakwaun Kimbro. The vigil had been held for 18-year-old Da’Mya Cummerlander, who was fatally shot the previous day during a graduation party. Investigators say multiple shooters were involved.

Charges were filed in connection with the park shooting: 18-year-old Tyrez Turner was charged with multiple counts including aggravated murder, and 31-year-old Ladavia Fortner was charged with murder. The deaths have deeply affected the Columbus community. Johnston, born February 18, 1995 in Columbus, attended Northland High School, earned a GED in 2012, and was known for his love of music and writing and his hopes to publish books and pursue a rap career.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact authorities to help bring answers for the victims and their families.