COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A wanted man who police say “ambushed” his wife in a deadly shooting remains at large going on three years.
According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, Jose Antonio Gomez-Santana is to be considered armed and dangerous and is wanted in the death of his wife, Angel Rena Gomez. Police said Gomez was gunned down at a home on Pepperwood Court in west Columbus.
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Gomez-Santana and Gomez were having marital problems, police said, and going through a separation. On the afternoon of Sept. 25, 2023, Gomez-Santana reportedly convinced Gomez to return to her home, so he could meet her there and return some of her belongings.
Police said Gomez-Santana, however, hid inside of his car, waited for Gomez to arrive at the home and “ambushed” her with gunfire. Gomez was allegedly shot several times before Gomez-Santana fled the scene…