Man Arrested in Connection with Landlord’s Death on Pearl Street
Columbus police arrested a 49-year-old man on a preliminary murder charge in connection with the death of his 89-year-old landlord, who was found dead with apparent blunt force trauma inside a duplex on Pearl Street.
Indianapolis, IN, July 22, 2026 —
COLUMBUS, OH – A 49-year-old man has been arrested on a preliminary murder charge in connection with the death of his 89-year-old landlord. The landlord was discovered deceased inside a duplex located on Pearl Street in Columbus.
According to initial reports, the victim was found with apparent blunt force trauma. The circumstances leading to the discovery and the exact timeline of events are still under investigation by the Columbus police.
The identity of the arrested suspect, a 49-year-old man, has been released, and he is facing a preliminary murder charge. The name of the 89-year-old victim has not yet been released.
The incident occurred within a duplex on Pearl Street. Further details regarding the relationship between the arrested man and the victim, beyond that of tenant and landlord, were not immediately available. Police have not yet provided information on the specific nature of the blunt force trauma or the weapon used.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the death and the events that transpired. The Columbus police department is expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Gregg Montgomery on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
