Suspect arrested in Brookstone subdivision home invasion, murder
Columbus police confirmed on social media Tuesday night a suspect in connection to the Brookstone home invasion and murder has been caught.
Police, while they didn’t state the identity, confirmed their Violent Crimes Unit and Special Operations members worked around the clock to arrest the suspect.
The suspect was arrested in connection to the murder of 65-year-old Norman Lane at his residence on Brookstone Boulevard Monday.
Police say the suspect was just arrested within the past couple minutes, as of 8:11 P.M. on Tuesday.
Police say there is no longer a public safety threat.
This case remains under active investigation. Details are still coming in at this hour.
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