Media Information Columbus Division of Police Date: 8/17/21 Major Crimes Bureau / Homicide Unit
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Media Information Columbus Division of Police Date: 8/17/21 Major Crimes Bureau / Homicide Unit Elaine R. Bryant, Chief of Police For further information, contact: Detective Lemmon Phone: (614) 645 - 4730 Ext: 4730 Type of Offense/Incident: Homicide Date: 8/15/21 Time: 11:20PM Location of Offense/Incident: 1800 block of Kingscreek Ct. Zone: 3 Precinct: 10 Incident Report #: 210610382 Cruiser District: 105 Victim: Arthur Dunkle (Deceased) Sex: Male Race: White Age: 62 Victim: Sex: Race: Age: Victim: Sex: Race: Age: Suspect: Teah Dunkle Address: 1800 block of Kingscreek Ct. Arrested Warrant on File Sex: Female Race: White Age: 58 Charges: Murder Suspect: Address: Arrested Warrant on File Sex: Race: Age: Charges: Incident Summary: ***UPDATE: On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 2:38PM, Arthur Dunkle succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Detectives have filed an additional charge of Murder against Teah Dunkle for causing the death of Aurther Dunkle. This is the 131st homicide in Columbus Ohio in Calendar Year 2021. Incident #210610382.*** On Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 11:20AM, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 1800 block of Kingscreek Dr. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 62-year-old Arthur Dunkle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. CFD Medic 12 transported Dunkle to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. The shooting occurred during an argument between Arthur Dunkle and his wife, 58-year-old Teah Dunkle. After shooting Mr. Dunkle, Ms. Dunkle left, but returned and surrendered to officers at the scene. Due to the severity of Arthur Dunkle’s injuries, the Homicide Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives have charged Teah Dunkle with Felonious Assault. Anyone with information regarding this incident, is asked to call Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Detective Lemmon is the lead detective on the case and is being assisted by Detective Kelley. Copy To: Executive Staff Bureau Commander Public Information Office Prepared By: Sgt. Marable Assignment: Homicide Telephone: (614) 645 - 4730 A-10.100 (6/2021) Approved By: Sgt. Marable Assignment: Homicide A-10.100 (6/2021) .