Three additional arrests have been made in connection with the shooting death of a man at a Columbus park in August, the Columbus Police Department announced Wednesday.
Police said 20-year-old Elijah Smith, 21-year-old Cortez Turner and 18-year-old Christopher Culler were arrested Tuesday. All three were charged with murder and armed robbery in connection with the death of 22-year-old Jacarie Charles at the Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center.
Previous arrests
Police previously announced the arrests of 18-year-old Navaris Johnson and 20-year-old JaMorris Baker in connection with Charles’ death.
CPD assistant chief Lance Deaton said Johnson is believed to have been the shooter, while Baker is believed to have supplied the firearm…