A deadly shooting at the Sussex Square Apartment complex on Columbus’ far east side has left one person dead, with police still trying to determine what happened. The victim, identified in the supplied account as Baby Tony, was pronounced dead at approximately 5:25 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2026. The shooting happened on Yorkland Avenue in the Livingston-McNaughten area.
Officers were dispatched to the apartment complex shortly after 5 a.m. Their response led them to an apartment unit, where they found the victim. The person was pronounced dead at the scene, turning an early-morning police response into a homicide investigation.
What happened before the shooting remains unknown. Police have not released an account of how the incident unfolded, and there is no confirmed information about what caused the gunfire. Investigators have also not explained whether anyone else was inside the apartment when the shooting occurred.
The victim’s official identity has not been released. Baby Tony is the name provided in the original account, but authorities have not publicly confirmed it. Police have not shared the victim’s age or other personal details.
Columbus homicide detectives are now handling the investigation. No suspect has been publicly identified, and police have not announced any arrests. Investigators have yet to disclose a possible motive or explain whether they believe the shooting was connected to an earlier dispute.
The lack of answers leaves several important questions hanging over the case. Detectives still need to establish what led to the shooting, who was involved and whether anyone else may have information about the events inside the apartment. Those details have not been made public.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to assist with the investigation. People who witnessed something or may know what happened can contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730. Tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
As the investigation continues, Baby Tony’s death remains a case with more questions than answers. Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and no suspect has been announced.