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Murder suspect arrested by Columbus SWAT near New Albany

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — A suspect wanted for a murder that occurred on Nov. 13 was arrested by Columbus SWAT in Columbus, near New Albany on Thursday morning.

At approximately 10:35 a.m., Da’Juan Jones was apprehended by Columbus SWAT officers. Murder charges were filed for Jones on Nov. 13. On that day at 3:51 a.m., Columbus Police were called by Whitehall Police to check on the location of a missing person. Upon arrival at the location, officers found Thomas Kelvin, 58, who was pronounced dead at the scene.


According to a media release, the officers discovered Kelvin in the 5000 block of High Rock Drive near Westerville.

This is the 144th homicide in Columbus for calendar year 2020.