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Blood and firearms found in vehicle at parking garage, Columbus OH

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Weapons

Reported: 12/21/2025 10:36 AM

SAFEAUTO Garage, Columbus, OH 43210

According to the dispatch call, police found a white Kia rental vehicle in the SafeAuto Garage in Columbus, Ohio. The vehicle contained visible blood and two firearms. Officers notified the Columbus Police Department, secured the area with crime scene tape, and ensured no items had been discarded nearby.

Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Law Dispatch Group Calls

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01:45

Transcript:

00:00

It looks like he entered the SafeAuto Garage.

00:06

336. We located the vehicle.

00:10

We're in the SafeAuto Garage.

00:12

Okay, what level? 3-01, can you let me know exactly where the vehicle is so I can notify CPD?

00:22

On the first level west, as soon as you come in, turn left, and then you'll see it.

00:28

I copy.

00:31

You can stand by until CPD gets there, some good evidence, please.

00:36

Absolutely, we're going to start with the crime scene tape.

00:41

301.

00:44

301.

00:46

I'll be leading the CPD officer over to the SafeAuto Garage.

00:54

Copy.

00:55

Your time's 1340.

00:58

302, I'll be clear on 12th Avenue.

01:02

Roger.

01:03

You're clear.

01:05

302, I'm going to check all over again to make sure they didn't dump anything in any of the trash cans while walking out.

01:14

Are we coming?

01:17

339 to 233.

01:21

Go ahead.

01:23

There's visible blood and a firearm in the back of the vehicle.

01:28

Copy that.

01:30

Make that two firearms.

01:34

Copy.

01:36

302, just checking my area.

01:40

Copy.

01:43

233, 330. I'm trying to call you back.

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Location mentioned:

SAFEAUTO Garage, Columbus, OH 43210

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