20-Year-Old Man Killed in Short North Shooting

Topline: A 20-year-old man died after a predawn shooting in Columbus’ Short North, and police said no arrests had been announced by Sunday afternoon.
Published: August 25, 2026 4:04 pm ET
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Shawn Fletcher

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COLUMBUS, OH — A 20-year-old man was killed after a predawn shooting in the Short North, where officers found him wounded near North High Street and East Fourth Avenue and rushed him to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.

Tiegiaion Clement was later pronounced dead at the hospital after the shooting early Sunday, adding another homicide investigation to one of Columbus’ busiest nightlife corridors.

According to 10TV, Columbus police were called to the area just after 3 a.m. and found Clement suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said no arrests had been announced as of Sunday, and investigators asked anyone with information to contact the homicide unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

20-Year-Old Man Killed in Short North Shooting

A 20-year-old man died after a predawn shooting in Columbus’ Short North, and police said no arrests had been announced by Sunday afternoon.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: August 25, 2026 4:04 pm ET
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COLUMBUS, OH — A 20-year-old man was killed after a predawn shooting in the Short North, where officers found him wounded near North High Street and East Fourth Avenue and rushed him to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.

Tiegiaion Clement was later pronounced dead at the hospital after the shooting early Sunday, adding another homicide investigation to one of Columbus’ busiest nightlife corridors.

According to 10TV, Columbus police were called to the area just after 3 a.m. and found Clement suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said no arrests had been announced as of Sunday, and investigators asked anyone with information to contact the homicide unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

20-Year-Old Man Killed in Short North Shooting

A 20-year-old man died after a predawn shooting in Columbus’ Short North, and police said no arrests had been announced by Sunday afternoon.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: August 25, 2026 4:04 pm ET
Image

COLUMBUS, OH — A 20-year-old man was killed after a predawn shooting in the Short North, where officers found him wounded near North High Street and East Fourth Avenue and rushed him to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.

Tiegiaion Clement was later pronounced dead at the hospital after the shooting early Sunday, adding another homicide investigation to one of Columbus’ busiest nightlife corridors.

According to 10TV, Columbus police were called to the area just after 3 a.m. and found Clement suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said no arrests had been announced as of Sunday, and investigators asked anyone with information to contact the homicide unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.