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Four masked men armed with guns near south james road, Columbus OH

Weapons

Reported: 11/13/2025 07:16 PM

Near S James Rd, Columbus, OH 43227

A caller reported four masked men armed with guns near South James Road driving a white Chevy Malibu while searching the area.

Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 2 East Side

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Transcript:

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Once you guys get loaded up, getting a 33[1] at near South James Road.

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Caller says that there are four males wearing ski masks and gray sweatsuits, carrying guns.

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All four of them had guns on them.

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They are in a white Chevy Malibu, circling a block looking for a target.

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Caller said he was just in front of the cell, didn't want to answer any further questions and hung up.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

33: Emergency radio traffic only; restricts non-essential communication due to a critical or dangerous situation.

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Near S James Rd, Columbus, OH 43227

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