Man wanted for threatening COTA bus passenger with gun in east Columbus

Adam Conn
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are searching for a man accused of using a gun in a threatening manner on a Central Ohio Transit Authority bus nearly two weeks ago.

According to a CPD incident report, officers were informed of an unknown male getting involved in an altercation with another passenger on a COTA bus in the 5300 block of East Livingston Avenue. The alleged incident occurred at in the Shady Lane neighborhood.

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  • Police are searching for a suspect believed to have threatened a COTA bus passenger in east Columbus, April, 20, 2024. (Courtesy/Columbus Division of Police)
    Police are searching for a suspect believed to have threatened a COTA bus passenger in east Columbus, April, 20, 2024. (Courtesy/Columbus Division of Police)
  • Police are searching for a suspect believed to have threatened a COTA bus passenger in east Columbus, April, 20, 2024. (Courtesy/Columbus Division of Police)
    Police are searching for a suspect believed to have threatened a COTA bus passenger in east Columbus, April, 20, 2024. (Courtesy/Columbus Division of Police)

The man allegedly pulled out a gun on the passenger and threatened to shoot him. Security footage captured images of the suspect, who is being charged with aggravated menacing.

Police ask that anyone with information to call Detective Kerr at 614-645-4035.

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