On April 23, 2023, 21-year-old Columbus resident Said Abdi Arbo was fatally shot inside a residence on the 700 block of Wedgewood Drive. Police were called about 9:48 PM and found Arbo with a gunshot wound; emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene shortly after arrival.

A 20-year-old man, identified in reports as Hassan Abdalla, contacted Columbus police after the shooting and said he was on Briggs Road and wanted to surrender. Officers took him into custody and charged him with murder in connection with Arbo’s death. Investigators say the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under review.

Anyone who knew Arbo, saw activity around Wedgewood Drive that night, or has information about the events leading to this shooting is asked to come forward.