Last night, a peaceful suburban street became the backdrop for a tragedy when Patrol Officers responded to a shooting in the 1000 Block of Fordham Rd. At approximately 8:59 pm, officers arrived to find 37-year-old Dennis Peoples III in front of a residence with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was immediately taken to a local hospital, but despite urgent medical intervention, Peoples III was pronounced dead at 9:31 pm. The Columbus Police Department’s release stated that investigators are currently examining a claim of self-defense in connection with the incident.
The case has not yet been closed, and upon completion of the investigation, a detailed report will be submitted to the Franklin County Prosecutors Office. According to the Columbus Division of Police statement, they will then decide if the evidence warrants a Grand Jury examination…