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16-year-old killed in Franklin Township shooting; 18-year-old suspect arrested

Detectives with the sheriff's office charged 18-year-old Marquis Smith with Aggravated Robbery and Murder.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — An 18-year-old is arrested and charged in a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead and two others injured.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, they were called to the 300 block of Nationwide Boulevard around 11:15 p.m. on a report of a shooting.

Deputies arrived on scene and found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. 

16-year-old Jontae Jackson was transported to OhioHealth Doctors Hospital where he later died.

The two other individuals were taken to Grant Medical Center where they are listed in stable condition. 

Detectives with the sheriff's office charged 18-year-old Marquis Smith with Aggravated Robbery and Murder. 

According to detectives, Smith attempted to rob one of the victims and the two others, including Jackson, were caught in the gunfire. 

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 614-525-3351.

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