One woman and two children found dead in east Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) – Three people, including two children, were found dead in an east Columbus apartment complex late Thursday morning.

According to Columbus police, officers were called to the 3300 block of Broadmoor Avenue in Eastmoor to perform a well-being check. CPD Sgt. James Fuqua said that when officers arrived, three people were found dead.

Police said the victims were identified as Journey Fletcher, 25, and her two children, 5-year-old Jalani Jennings and 3-month-old Harmoni Agyei. All three were pronounced dead at 11:09 a.m.

Police said a firearm was found at the scene but have not confirmed a cause of death, although they are investigating it as a homicide. According to Sgt. Fuqua, a neighbor had raised concern after not hearing from the victims in a while, leading to the wellness check.

No other information was provided regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident as police continue to investigate the active scene. Police said they are not looking for a suspect at this time, but said the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call lead detective Johnson at 614-645-4488, send an email to ajohnson@columbuspolice.org or call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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