COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Lincoln Rutledge has been charged with aggravated murder in connection to the shooting death of SWAT Officer Steven Smith.
According to Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien, Rutledge, 44, has waived his right for a preliminary hearing on aggravated murder, aggravated arson and felonious assault charges after the SWAT standoff on Fairlawn Avenue, April 10 where Officer Smith was shot.
The aggravated murder charges were filed Thursday, following the death of Smith.
“We anticipate further investigation, as well as seeking records regarding the defendant, and the matter will be presented to the Grand Jury when those reports are received,” O’Brien said.What others are clicking on: