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Man arrested for fatal March shooting in Franklinton

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened in Franklinton last month.

Derrick L. Brown, 55, was arrested Monday. He is accused of shooting 56-year-old John R. Lang on March 25.


Columbus police said officers responded to the area of Meek Avenue and Jones Avenue at approximately 12 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive man, later identified as Lang, lying in an alleyway. Lang was pronounced dead at the scene.

Brown is being held at Franklin County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.