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A Franklin County grand jury has chosen to indict a former police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old man while serving a warrant nearly a year ago.
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.
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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.
Toxicology testing found nicotine and THC in Lewis' blood. The report does not indicate if Lewis was under the influence at the time of his death.
Anderson was placed on administrative leave.
According to Anderson's personnel file, there were 10 citizen complaints against him in 2001, including the use of force and violating police rules.
In March 2023, Anderson retired from the police department in bad standing because of the ongoing criminal and administrative investigation.
A warrant has been issued for Anderson's arrest.