Antonio M. Jones Jr., 18, was shot and killed on May 13, 2024, in the 2700 block of Brentnell Avenue in northeast Columbus. Officers arrived about 9:45 p.m.; medics pronounced him dead at the scene at 9:51 p.m. A second victim, an unidentified juvenile, self-transported to a local hospital with unspecified injuries and was later treated and released.

Two suspects, Deven J. Price, 20, and Abdoulaye O. Diallo, 18, were arrested and charged with murder; they appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court on unrelated charges and were each given a $10,000 bond. Antonio, born April 15, 2006, was looking forward to graduation, enjoyed video games and photography with his younger brother, and was known for an energetic spirit. The shooting has deeply affected his family and community.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).