Columbus police release photo of person suspected of killing man at Parsons Avenue bus stop

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police have released a photo of a man suspected of murdering a man at a bus stop on the South Side.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, a man was standing at a bus stop at the corner of Parsons Avenue and East Whittier Street, in the Southern Orchards neighborhood, at 6:12 p.m. on March 29. Police said that is when another man, who was standing with the victim, struck the victim, causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the pavement.

Officers found the victim, who was unconscious, bleeding from his head and medics took him to an area hospital. The victim never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead the following night at 11:12 p.m.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip.