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Man in Custody After Shooting Death of Toddler

1562 E Long St

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Summary

  • A 2-year-old girl, Va'Niyah Mason, died from a gunshot wound in an accidental shooting at a Columbus residence. The incident, which occurred in December, involved multiple people in the home. A grand jury has indicted 21-year-old Antonio Colvin on a reckless homicide charge in connection with the shooting.

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A Franklin County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Antonio Colvin on a reckless homicide charge following the fatal shooting, per local news.

A 2-year-old girl, Va'Niyah Mason, sustained a gunshot wound and later died at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Police described the incident as a non-intentional shooting involving people inside the home.

Homicide detectives are investigating. There were reportedly multiple people in the residence at the time of the shooting. This is the sixth accidental shooting in the area since September.

A 2-year-old child was pronounced deceased in a reportedly accidental shooting that occurred last night, per local news.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1562 E Long St.

A Franklin County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Antonio Colvin on a reckless homicide charge following the fatal shooting, per local news.

A 2-year-old girl, Va'Niyah Mason, sustained a gunshot wound and later died at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Police described the incident as a non-intentional shooting involving people inside the home.

Homicide detectives are investigating. There were reportedly multiple people in the residence at the time of the shooting. This is the sixth accidental shooting in the area since September.

A 2-year-old child was pronounced deceased in a reportedly accidental shooting that occurred last night, per local news.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1562 E Long St.

A Franklin County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Antonio Colvin on a reckless homicide charge following the fatal shooting, per local news.

A 2-year-old girl, Va'Niyah Mason, sustained a gunshot wound and later died at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Police described the incident as a non-intentional shooting involving people inside the home.

Homicide detectives are investigating. There were reportedly multiple people in the residence at the time of the shooting. This is the sixth accidental shooting in the area since September.

A 2-year-old child was pronounced deceased in a reportedly accidental shooting that occurred last night, per local news.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1562 E Long St.

A Franklin County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Antonio Colvin on a reckless homicide charge following the fatal shooting, per local news.

A 2-year-old girl, Va'Niyah Mason, sustained a gunshot wound and later died at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Police described the incident as a non-intentional shooting involving people inside the home.

Homicide detectives are investigating. There were reportedly multiple people in the residence at the time of the shooting. This is the sixth accidental shooting in the area since September.

A 2-year-old child was pronounced deceased in a reportedly accidental shooting that occurred last night, per local news.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1562 E Long St.

A Franklin County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Antonio Colvin on a reckless homicide charge following the fatal shooting, per local news.

A 2-year-old girl, Va'Niyah Mason, sustained a gunshot wound and later died at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Police described the incident as a non-intentional shooting involving people inside the home.

Homicide detectives are investigating. There were reportedly multiple people in the residence at the time of the shooting. This is the sixth accidental shooting in the area since September.

A 2-year-old child was pronounced deceased in a reportedly accidental shooting that occurred last night, per local news.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1562 E Long St.

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Comments30

Lawnman1Dec 22 at 11:04 PM

2 year old lost their like they are saying accidental shooting makes me sick to my stomach especially a couple days before Christmas

CitizenUser699650009Dec 23 at 12:32 AM

Charge the adults responsible

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:17 PM

Another reason why not everyone is fit to be a parent

sunshinejan71Feb 8 at 2:16 PM

Or a gun owner

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:15 PM

How tf does a TWO YEAR OLD accidentally get shot

Lawnman1Dec 22 at 11:04 PM

2 year old lost their like they are saying accidental shooting makes me sick to my stomach especially a couple days before Christmas

CitizenUser699650009Dec 23 at 12:32 AM

Charge the adults responsible

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:17 PM

Another reason why not everyone is fit to be a parent

sunshinejan71Feb 8 at 2:16 PM

Or a gun owner

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:15 PM

How tf does a TWO YEAR OLD accidentally get shot

Lawnman1Dec 22 at 11:04 PM

2 year old lost their like they are saying accidental shooting makes me sick to my stomach especially a couple days before Christmas

CitizenUser699650009Dec 23 at 12:32 AM

Charge the adults responsible

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:17 PM

Another reason why not everyone is fit to be a parent

sunshinejan71Feb 8 at 2:16 PM

Or a gun owner

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:15 PM

How tf does a TWO YEAR OLD accidentally get shot

Lawnman1Dec 22 at 11:04 PM

2 year old lost their like they are saying accidental shooting makes me sick to my stomach especially a couple days before Christmas

CitizenUser699650009Dec 23 at 12:32 AM

Charge the adults responsible

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:17 PM

Another reason why not everyone is fit to be a parent

sunshinejan71Feb 8 at 2:16 PM

Or a gun owner

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:15 PM

How tf does a TWO YEAR OLD accidentally get shot

Lawnman1Dec 22 at 11:04 PM

2 year old lost their like they are saying accidental shooting makes me sick to my stomach especially a couple days before Christmas

CitizenUser699650009Dec 23 at 12:32 AM

Charge the adults responsible

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:17 PM

Another reason why not everyone is fit to be a parent

sunshinejan71Feb 8 at 2:16 PM

Or a gun owner

whatsg0in0nDec 23 at 1:15 PM

How tf does a TWO YEAR OLD accidentally get shot

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