O’Shay White-Foster dies in fatal shooting in Franklinton
Fatal shooting in Franklinton death of O’Shay White-Foster
Columbus law enforcement apprehended a 38-year-old adult following a fatal shooting event that occurred on Sunday morning in the western section of Columbus. Police units from the Columbus Division of Police responded to a home located at the 100 block of Hayden Avenue in Franklinton around 12:30 a.m. because of a reported gunfire incident. When they arrived, responders found a 29-year-old male, identified as O’Shay White-Foster, who had suffered from a bullet injury.
White-Foster was transported to Grant Medical Center in a condition that was both critical and immediately life-threatening. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at 2:48 a.m.
Testimony from observers indicated that a man was struck by punches from O’Shay White-Foster and another person, who was later named as Marqwan Foster. The man claimed he used force for self-defense after a weapon was introduced into the confrontation. Municipal court documents state that a struggle for the weapon took place during the altercation, leading to the weapon being discharged five times. Furthermore, an affidavit notes that witnesses reported seeing Foster with the weapon at some point.
According to police statements, Foster eventually sought medical attention at a hospital for a gunshot wound that was linked to the violent incident involving White-Foster and the other man.
Foster has been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in relation to White-Foster’s death. His scheduled court proceeding, an arraignment, is planned for Monday.
The shooting incident is currently being examined by investigators.
People with knowledge of the shooting incident are urged to provide information by contacting Columbus Police Detective Camp-Donovan at 614-645-2557, reaching out to the Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730, or calling Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
