Columbus man arrested in connection with May shooting on Lakeside Drive
Columbus man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a victim seriously injured last month.
According to the Columbus Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call in the 3600 block of Lakeside Drive on May 14, 2026, at approximately 11:46 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The department’s Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. Detectives subsequently identified 22-year-old Mettelus Epps as a suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest.
Police said Epps was taken into custody on June 4, 2026. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.
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