The Columbus City Council honored Charles Coleman, a city employee, for his courageous act in saving a young woman's life. Other local news includes the identification of a body found in Big Walnut Creek, a shooting on Lockbourne Road, a request to shut down a bar due to safety concerns, a police officer's resignation following a drunk driving investigation, and former Ohio State player Kirk Barton's upcoming guilty plea in connection to a fatal crash.
Columbus City Council honored a city employee this week for what leaders described as an act of courage and compassion that helped save a young woman’s life. Charles Coleman, an employee with the Department of Water and Power, was recognized for helping a young woman who was contemplating taking her own life.
Coleman guided her to safety and stayed with her until first responders arrived.“But I also, when we talk all the time about we have 9000 city employees that don't get enough love and appreciation for who they are. Mr. Coleman, this is who our employees are. They are superheroes in big and small ways,” Hardin said.“What happened that day wasn't something I planned for or expected. I simply acted in the moment in the best way I knew how. I believe most people would have done the same thing if they were in my position,” Coleman said. “Saving that young woman's life is something I'll carry with me forever. But this recognition reminds me that we're all connected, and that even the small decisions and critical moments can make a lasting difference.”Coleman added that he hopes the recognition encourages others to step up and help when they see someone in need.A body found floating in Big Walnut Creek by passerby Sunday has been identified as Angela Fair. The deceased was identified by the Franklin County Coroner.FaiColumbus police responded to a shooting on Lockbourne Road early Wednesday morning.Few details were immediately available, but ABC6 confirmed the shooting tThe Columbus city attorney is requesting the court to shut down a bar in the Linden area to protect public safety after a shooting there left two people injuredA Gahanna police officer under investigation for drunk driving is off the job for good.Twenty-nine-year-old Brenda Johnson has resigned after being relieved ofFormer Ohio State player Kirk Barton is set to plead guilty in connection with a fatal crash in Dublin last year, his attorney says.
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