On January 18, 2026, around 6:50 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5000 block of Steam Mill Road (Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center) in reference to a shooting. Responding officers located two males suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS responded to the scene and transported both victims to Piedmont Columbus Regional.
The Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene to take lead on the investigation. Probable cause was established to issue arrest warrants for Marrell Matthews, 17. On January 21, 2026, Matthews turned himself in and was charged with the following:
• Aggravated Assault x2
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
• Possession of a Firearm Under 18 Years of Age
Matthews was also identified as a suspect in a separate, unrelated armed robbery that happened on January 17, 2026. In that case, he is charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Possession of a Firearm Under 18 Years of Age.
On January 23, 2026, Matthews appeared for a scheduled preliminary hearing in Recorder’s Court, where he pled not guilty. Both cases were bound over to Superior Court.
