This afternoon a young woman tragically lost her life. We do not know all of the details. There is body-worn camera footage of the incident. We are working to review it as soon as possible. BCI is on the scene conducting an independent investigation . . .
Mayor Andrew Ginther
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- In Columbus, we do not discriminate based on religion or nationality. It is in our city's constitution. More importantly, it is in our DNA.
- We must stay the course of maintaining social distancing, washing hands and wearing facial coverings. So today I am signing an executive order to mandate face coverings in Columbus.
- Replying to @MayorGintherโ as they do with all CPD-involved shootings. We will share information that we can as soon as it becomes available. Iโm asking for residents to remain calm and allow BCI to gather the facts.
- This is great news for the City of Columbus. As I have said repeatedly over the past year, the Crew SC belongs in Columbus. There are many details to work out, but I am grateful for the Columbus Partnership, Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Pete Edwards, Jr. and all of the loyal fans.
- Kason Thomass has been found! Many thanks to Chief Bryant, @ColumbusPolice, Ohio State Highway Patrol, law enforcement from across Ohio, the FBI and Indianapolis Metro Police - and to all those whose tips led police to find Kason. โค๏ธ
- And there you have it: Today, we are proud to announce an achievement many said was unattainable: The Columbus Crew is saved. columbus.gov/Templates/Detaโฆ
- We are implementing a city-wide curfew from 10 p.m.to 6 a.m. beginning tonight. We respect, value and welcome the right to protest. This curfew is not intended to stifle peaceful protest but to protect our people.
- Mayor Ginther & Alex Fischer, President and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, released this statement regarding @ColumbusCrewSC:
GIF- We lift up the victims and first responders of the tragedy this morning at Ohio State University in our thoughts and prayers.







