COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A recent surge in deadly violence in Columbus has prompted residents and community leaders to take action to ensure the safety of their neighborhoods.
On Monday night, the sound of gunfire echoed through South Princeton Avenue in Franklinton, claiming the life of 19-year-old Richard Murphy.
“It was an automatic weapon, it was no bang, bang, it was popopopopopop,” said a man who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons…