In a shocking incident that shook the community, three teenagers have been arrested for the brutal beating and subsequent death of a father of three in Ohio. The incident took place on December 6 at a Kroger grocery store in Columbus. According to reports from WSXY-TV, the victim, identified as 53-year-old Donnie Smith, was engaged by the three young men inside the store.
The altercation escalated to a point where security had to intervene and ask the suspects to leave. However, the fight continued outside the store, resulting in Smith sustaining critical injuries. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
One of the individuals who was with Smith at the time of the incident revealed that the group of teenagers seemed to be looking for trouble. They were reportedly trying to provoke and pick fights with anyone they could find. Charging documents obtained by local ABC station revealed that Smith was left unconscious and bleeding from the head due to the severe beating, while the suspects seemed to be enjoying themselves.
The suspects fled the scene in a red vehicle, but thanks to the efforts of the Columbus police, they were apprehended. The authorities have identified the individuals as 18-year-old Dionta Hughes, 19-year-old Jamarion Evans-Bennett, and a 17-year-old minor whose name has not been released. Hughes and Evans-Bennett’s photos have been made public to aid in the investigation.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the investigation is still ongoing. Columbus police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the case.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need to address violence. The loss of Donnie Smith has left a void in the lives of his loved ones, and the community mourns the senseless loss of a father of three.
