COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police is investigating a shooting incident in the North Linden neighborhood that led to the death of a 16-year-old boy on Christmas Day.
Police said they were called to the 700 block of Moon Road just after 3 p.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, they found Deaire Craighead suffering from gunshot wounds.
Deaire was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at 3:49 p.m.
Police said Deaire was outside when an altercation ensued, but it is unclear what prompted the altercation or who all were involved. During the dispute, the teen was struck by a bullet.
Police did not say what role Deaire had in the altercation.