Man shot dead during his birthday party in central Ohio; Suspect arrested

A man was shot and killed during his birthday party in east Columbus early Saturday morning.

Columbus Division of Police officers were called to the 4000 block of Vineshire Drive around 12:35 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Our news partners at WBNS-TV reported.

When police arrived, they found 34-year-old Tyler Goins suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by paramedics.

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According to police, Goins was celebrating his 34th birthday with two other men and had been drinking when an argument reportedly broke out.

During the argument, police say one of the men pulled out a handgun and shot Goins. The man was identified as 30-year-old Al’Saiah Griffin.

Griffin left the scene after the shooting but later turned himself in to police at the urging of his family members.

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He is charged with Goins’ murder and is being held in the Franklin County Jail.

Police are still working to identify the third man, known as “Bookie.”

Anyone with information about the incident or who knows the identity of “Bookie” is asked to call 614-645-2558 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 (TIPS).