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Almost one year after 22-year-old Donovan Lewis was shot and killed by a former Columbus police officer, the officer has been indicted.
After hearing the news, Donovan's mom said, "I cried — sadness — tears of sadness and joy because I'm grateful that they did the right thing. They indicted him for what, most definitely, are the charges that he needs to be held responsible for. I'm still sad because bottom line is Donovan should still be here."
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Ricky Anderson, who was a 30-year veteran with the Columbus Division of Police, was charged with murder and reckless homicide in connection to Donovan Lewis’ death.
The incident happened on Aug. 30, 2022, in the 3200 block of Sullivant Avenue. Officers were at the scene to arrest Lewis on multiple warrants including domestic violence and assault.
Police bodycam footage showed Anderson opening a bedroom door in an apartment and immediately shooting the 20-year-old, who was in bed.
Lewis appeared to be holding a vape pen before he was shot. No weapon was found.
Officers handcuffed him, carried him outside the apartment and performed life-saving measures. He was taken to Grant Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
According to the coroner’s report, Lewis died within minutes of being shot. He was shot in the abdomen and the bullet damaged internal organs before becoming lodged in his pelvis.