Man wanted after East Columbus shooting leaves woman, 7-year-old child injured
A Columbus man is on the run after a shooting left a woman and her son injured.
The shooting occurred around 6:43 P.M. on Monday, September 22, 2025, in the 1800 block of Susan Lane.
Officers located several shell casings in the roadway but no victims.
Shortly after, a separate 911 call was received reporting two gunshot victims at the Columbus Police Department’s East Precinct.
The victims, a 24-year-old woman and her 7-year-old son, were transported by ambulance to Piedmont Columbus Regional.
The child sustained minor injuries, and the woman is listed in critical condition.
The Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
Preliminary investigation identified Jontay Reynolds, 28, as the suspect.
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“He is the female victim’s husband and the child’s father,” police said.
Warrants have been issued for Drive-By Shooting and two counts of Aggravated Assault (Family Violence) for the arrest of Reynolds. Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding this case or the whereabouts of Jontay Reynolds is asked to call 911 or contact Cpl. Mary-Macy Ruiz at 706-225-4379.
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