UPDATE: Columbus Police Officers on Leave Following Shooting, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Seeks Transparency

As the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation takes the lead in a case that has locals looking for answers, the Columbus community awaits more information about a recent shooting that included police. According to a press release from the Columbus Division of Police, the event occurred on Wednesday within the residential boundaries of the 6000 block of Cooper Colony Drive.

cops Brian Carter, #1155, and Matthew Liford, #2182, have been identified by authorities as the cops who were involved in the shooting. Officer Liford, who has 26 years of experience, is assigned to SWAT, while Officer Carter, who has 33 years of Division service, serves in the K-9 Unit. Even though they have a lot of experience together, the community is demanding an open probe because tensions are high following the incident.

As the investigation progresses, there has been little information released regarding the specifics of the shooting’s circumstances, suspects, or victims. The public’s growing desire for accountability in police activities coincides with the officers’ identities being made public. The job of conducting a comprehensive and impartial analysis of the occurrence has been assigned to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

As is customary following a shooting involving police, Officer Carter and Officer Liford are both presently on administrative leave. Their responsibilities will be suspended until the investigation is finished. The Columbus Division of Police has encouraged anyone with knowledge regarding the incident to come forward and has reassured the public that they are fully assisting state authorities.

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