Teenager arrested on murder, kidnapping charges in fatal shooting of 4 at central Ohio home

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Police investigating the fatal shootings of four people at an Ohio home say they have arrested a teenager on murder and kidnapping charges.

Columbus police said Sunday they have arrested a 16-year-old boy in the four deaths.

Police have not provided a motive for the slayings.

Authorities responded to a report Saturday of a female with blood on her, and officers found a teenage girl injured outside the home then discovered the four dead inside the residence.

The girl was treated at a hospital and released.

The victims were identified as 41-year-old Michael Ballour; 36-year-old Daniel Sharp; 35-year-old Angela D. Harrison; and 18-year-old Tyajah Nelson.

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