A 251-unit high-end apartment complex is coming to Morse Road as central Ohio clamors for more housing Elliott Parc is under construction on a nearly 14-acre undeveloped site southwest of Morse Road and Preserve Crossing Boulevard which is within the city of Gahanna and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is being built by Gahanna-based developer The Stonehenge Co The complex will have a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments in 11 three-story buildings 444 uncovered parking spaces and 61 spaces in seven garages Complex amenities include a clubhouse with fitness center and community rooms The development will have two access points on Morse Road with a right turn lane into the development added to Morse Road The Stonehenge Co. is behind other projects in Gahanna, including The Parc apartment complex off Hamilton Road and Creekside, according to the company's website. This story was updated to add new information Eastern suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X A potential mixed-use commercial and multifamily residential development could be coming to an 8-acre site on U.S Gahanna City Council will introduce a pre-annexation agreement to bring the Growing Solutions Garden Center site The properties are south of the roundabout at East Johnstown and Morse roads and The Barn at Rocky Fork The agreement states that Trivium Development LLC intends to develop the properties with a mix of commercial and multifamily if the annexation and rezoning are approved, Gahanna economic development consultant Nate Green told the City Council on April 28 Trivium plans to pursue general commercial zoning which permits office and retail uses and conditionally allows for residential use Intended uses are preliminary and could change based on market conditions The specifics of the potential development were not shared during the April 28 meeting Council members said during the April 28 meeting that they will waive the second reading of the legislation and vote on the agreement during the May 5 meeting The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office in Gahanna abruptly closed on April 18 The closure is due to Gahanna’s deputy registrar retiring without a 90-day notice An Ohio BMV spokeswoman told WOSU that the state's contract with the Gahanna deputy registrar was good through June 30 The process of finding a replacement deputy registrar requires a request for proposal period The BMV told WOSU officials are speeding up that process to two weeks to reopen the Gahanna branch as soon as possible Deputy registrars are independent contractors selected on a competitive basis in Ohio Surrounding BMVs have also felt the strain of having the Gahanna branch suddenly close Whitehall and on Morse Road in Columbus have experienced wait times exceeding two hours with many people opting to leave rather than wait a customer waiting for service at the Westerville BMV branch told WOSU that the Gahanna branch was the branch she used mostly Inna said that she had tried to return to the branch this week with correct documents to obtain her RealID but was surprised to see that it was closed “The other day the wait was two hours,” she said about her experience at the Westerville branch Inna also expressed frustration at the lack of notice about the closure It is unclear if the former deputy registrar gave a notice that was shorter than the 90 day contractual one or if any notice was given Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus animal rescue organization now has proof cats were poisoned in Gahanna "It was a dire situation when we saw them," said Mirna Bowman, Director of Columbus Dog Connection Bowman said they recently received results that confirmed their suspicions "The necropsy report came back that she had died from the rat poison and there was also anti-freeze in her tissues," she said Columbus Dog Connection was asked to help a neighborhood in Gahanna that had a lot of cats The organization paid to spay and neuter them then released the feral cats back into the neighborhood one cat from the neighborhood is up for adoption Bowman said a neighbor had been feeding all of the cats she said they came across containers filled with questionable substances in one yard in the same neighborhood "It looked like it was big green chunks but others said it looked like standard issued rat poison and in a plastic to-go container you might have gotten from a meal," said Linda Diroll Columbus Dog Connection Board Member and Treasurer which we later determined was anti-freeze." They said chicken was also mixed with the poison They rushed sick cats they came across to the vet but said they had no choice but to euthanize most of them They also found dead cats in the neighborhood "The first one I saw was a tiny kitten and it was just lying there just gasping for breath," said Diroll "It was the same type of poison used both times in the same type of dishes The Gahanna Police Department sent ABC6/FOX28 this statement: "We had spoken to a couple of neighbors in that area Diroll and Bowman recommend keeping cats inside and not letting them roam They also said if you're feeding them They suggest reaching out to Columbus Dog Connection or other animal rescue groups to ask about low-cost or free spaying and neutering 28 Nov 2024 | Press ReleaseROSEN USA Invests in the Expansion of Technology Facility in Gahanna OhioDriven by growth in the energy sector and having found a perfect location ROSEN USA is pleased to announce the expansion of its facility in Gahanna part of the greater metropolitan area of Columbus The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on November 14 Turner Construction and Gensler Architecture the facility is now being expanded to provide regional asset integrity support for the energy sector The expansion includes a 45,455-square-foot shop and office space which will prioritize operational efficiency and increase the shop’s capabilities by 400% Numerous safety and operational efficiencies will be gained through infrastructure design and several amenities have been added for the employees The impact for Gahanna and Columbus is drawing potential employees from the local population and several high-quality post-secondary institutions in the area as well as providing a stable place for employment and career growth for residents "I am proud to announce the expansion of our facility marking a significant milestone in the strategic expansion of our business This move underscores our commitment to driving growth and strengthening our position in this sector we are not only meeting the rising demand but also reinforcing our leadership in the market This is a clear testament to our long-term vision and dedication to innovation and operational excellence." 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Join our newsletter to stay up-to-date with our innovative technologies This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Ohio (WSYX) — A smash-and-grab in Gahanna has businesses on high alert Goodfellas Smoke Shop says it was burglarized twice in one week police are on the hunt for those responsible Cameras inside the smoke shop caught two different burglaries "It's bold enough to come twice in one week It's insane," Romelio Serhan said Serhan says the first call from the police was shocking The time stamps show that this first break-in was on Valentine's Day you can see the suspect remove the glass from the frame and then shuffle around the shop the suspect shatters the glass door with a bullet the video shows them coming back and start running out the door with merchandise Serhan says he's thankful none of his employees were in the store The thieves got away with thousands of dollars worth of stuff and something like this has never happened everyone here is friendly," Serhan added We're working with police to gather more details he says there isn't much he can do and hopes this doesn't happen for a third time Gahanna residents can have their voices heard about the eastern suburb's future through a series of May public events "By participating in one of the four events or sharing their thoughts through the community survey residents and stakeholders will help to define the vision for our Gahanna which will guide the decisions that impact our neighborhoods local economy and much more," Mayor Laurie Jadwin said in a written statement to The Dispatch "I am confident that this next phase of the strategic planning process will reflect the heart of our Gahanna as we build our future together." Event guests will have the chance to win prizes, including pool memberships, golf outings, and local business offerings, the Our Gahanna website states a director at the Columbus-based firm Planning NEXT that's leading the Our Gahanna effort said to council members that the plan's overarching values and strategic focuses were developed based on residents' comments during the first round of public input from December through February The draft plan's values include robust community amenities and programs connectivity to local and regional services balancing development with green space preservation Tentative focus areas include elevating unique places such as Creekside serving the community with local government services celebrating Gahanna's identity and unique place in the region and strengthening residents' connection to the Gahanna community The new Gahanna civic center complex that will house city hall police headquarters and senior center is 34% complete gave an update to Gahanna City Council on Feb 10 about the $59-million project to transform a former three-story office building at 825 Tech Center Drive into the new home for Gahanna City Hall Gahanna Division of Police headquarters and the Gahanna Senior Center Those three are all currently located in three separate buildings on a 5-acre city-owned site at Hamilton Road and Rocky Fork Boulevard Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin said the project has been well managed by everyone involved from the architectural and construction teams to the city's own internal team that has overseen the facility's design and construction "The new Civic Center will allow us to address three facility needs in one in the most cost-effective manner possible From quality training facilities for our police officers to a modernized focus on customer service for our residents to expanded room and amenities for our senior community 825 Tech Center Drive will allow us to truly enhance how we deliver services to our residents," Jadwin wrote in an email to The Dispatch "I am very pleased with the progress that we've made to date and I look forward to the day we can open the new building and welcome the community." Construction started in May and is expected to be complete in winter 2026, according to a city website about the project Schultz gave a comprehensive update on where construction stood at the end of January including that the glass front of the building is being installed now and the exterior of the building will change rapidly in the next four weeks Exterior masonry work is also going on at the same time as well as exterior metal framing of a new multi-purpose room He said the building should be fully enclosed by the end of March But crews have enclosed some areas already Schultz said crews have hung drywall on the second and third floors — and have even painted some small utility rooms — thanks to temporary heaters inside the building Prior to the city buying the building, it was vacant as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to previous reporting. having gutted the building over the summer according to photos available on the city's website A man accused of shooting an elderly man he did not know at a Gahanna Subway restaurant days before Christmas will be evaluated for a possible insanity plea Gahanna police said Marshall then took off all his clothes and sat on a curb outside the store Marshall is charged with two counts of murder and one count of felonious assault Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark Serrott said a report done by a forensic psychologist found Marshall is currently competent to stand trial — meaning he understands the charges filed against him and can assist in his own defense Assistant Franklin County Public Defender Vince Watkins requested Marshall undergo an additional psychological evaluation to determine what his mental state was at the time of the shooting Watkins is asking for that evaluation as part of entering a not guilty by reason of insanity plea Serrott requested the evaluation within 30 days with a goal of the case going to trial during the summer a Gahanna detective testified Marshall's parents told police the 30-year-old had been diagnosed in the past with schizophrenia The detective testified Marshall's parents had been overly supportive of their son's treatment and had been giving him more independence and control over his own life in the weeks and months before the shooting Marshall legally bought the handgun he used in the shooting in October 2024 according to testimony provided at the prior court hearing A person who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia or who has voluntarily received inpatient treatment for their mental health is not barred by federal or state law from purchasing a gun Marshall's next court date is tentatively scheduled for April 1 bbruner@gannett.com Gahanna is considering salary increases for city council members the city attorney and the mayor that could go into effect in 2028 But the mayor opposed the proposal during a city meeting this week "We were losing people right and left in 2019 because they were underpaid and overworked and we have made great strides," Jadwin said "And I commend council over the past several years for helping to make investments in that staff so that we can keep and retain the best and the brightest to work here — but we are not where we need to be and I remain adamantly opposed to that right now." Jadwin was responding to comments by Council member Trenton Weaver who said he was surprised by the mayor's opposition when the council first discussed the potential increases at a Feb Weaver said Jadwin's comments were in direct contrast to statements made in a leadership meeting months ago saying she does not believe she has ever expressed support for increasing the mayor's salary the current proposal would increase the mayor's salary by $26,191 The city attorney's annual salary would increase by $29,235 Council members and the council president would see their annual salaries increase by $3,150 Council member salaries have not changed since 2000 although the council agreed in 2006 to supplement the president's salary by $100 The city attorney's annual salary last increased on Jan The mayor's annual salary has been the same since 2011 according to a memo prepared by Council President Merisa Bowers Salaries for elected officials can't change during their current term Because the city's four ward council seats are up for election this year council members would need to approve any changes to their salaries by the August filing deadline City Attorney Priya Tamilarasan said during the meeting new salaries for the mayor and city attorney would go into effect in 2028 Rather than paying ward and at-large council members different amounts in 2026 and 2027 council members are considering whether to delay the former until 2028 so all council members will be paid the same Council members did not make any decisions on potential salary increases and they plan to discuss the potential increases again at an April 28 meeting Eastern suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com; @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky; and @MariaDeVito13 on X As central Ohio grapples with a housing shortage Gahanna is adding 159 apartment units to the city's west side Columbus-based real estate developer Avenue Partners will build an apartment complex on 6.5 acres at 175 W Johnstown Road after the plans were approved Dec Plans show the complex will have seven three-story apartment buildings The complex amenities will include clubhouse The property was listed as owned by Access LLC and was a former medical office and clinic buildings site located where the south end of Old Ridenour Road ends in a T intersection with West Johnstown Road 62 (Granville Street) and across the road from a United Dairy Farmers store City staff said during the meeting that the planned apartments site has been vacant for about 10 years Nearby residents called the site a nuisance and said it has become a breeding ground for varmints One commission member said it might be the ugliest property in the entire eastern Columbus suburb residents who attended the meeting were generally supportive of developing the site but were concerned about the density and adding additional traffic to that side of the city Avenue Partners had originally submitted plans for 182 units but the planning commission members rejected the developer's variance request for more units than the city code allows The commission did approve nine other minor variances regarding setbacks the complex would have had 28.5 units per acre Gahanna's recently updated zoning code allows for 25 units per acre for properties like the West Johnstown Road property that are zoned multi-unit residential Because the commission denied the variance the complex can have a maximum of 159 units mdevito@dispatch.com the city of Gahanna is planning its future so it can adapt to growth while also preserving the area's unique charm The eastern Columbus suburb is undergoing a process called Our Gahanna to create a new strategic plan a long-term framework that outlines a road map for the city's future The effort, led by the Columbus-based planning NEXT firm, started last fall and is expected to wrap up by November, according to the city's website "Having an effective strategic plan will ensure that we are prioritizing initiatives and projects that align with a unified vision for our city," Mayor Laurie Jadwin said in a prepared relear to The Dispatch "The Our Gahanna strategic planning process underway provides an exciting opportunity to capture the diverse ideas of our community and to have our residents and stakeholders come together to build a shared vision for our city’s future I look forward to continuing the work that will ultimately shape our Gahanna for success for years to come.” and Gahanna just wrapped up the first phase of public engagement More than 1,000 people participated in the first round through in-person events senior planner with the planning NEXT firm told Gahanna City Council members this week Residents were asked to share what they love about the community what makes Gahanna unique compared to other central Ohio communities and what they see for the city's future Planning NEXT Director Sarah Bongiorno shared that residents value people such as the sense of community and diversity; things to do including the parks and trails; the city's location within the central Ohio region and ease of getting to and from the city; and high-quality city services and government leadership residents highlighted Creekside as a community gathering place and mentioned its potential to become a more vibrant social space Residents also mentioned the city's focus on preservation and sustainability and their pride in its natural spaces; convenient access to Columbus and rural spaces to the east; and high-quality schools and educational programs wanting the area to expand with more shops and housing so people can live Residents also mentioned the community being interconnected with public transit trails and bike lanes so people can walk more places without needing cars Planning NEXT is using residents' comments to set up the vision values and strategic focuses for the future plan Staff have drafted a framework and are refining it after getting feedback from the Our Gahanna steering committee a diverse group of community members that provides guidance on the process and substance of the plan A second round of public engagement will happen in the spring adding that staff members are planning for it now She said it includes sharing the framework at multiple community events such as a family event with the city's parks and recreation department a senior lunch and a young professional happy hour The city is also planning for a third phase of community input for the fall, according to the Our Gahanna website. This week in food news: Gahanna welcomes a Roosters; Shibam will serve Yemeni coffee in Westerville; a change in ownership for The Hills Market Downtown and breakfast options change in Delaware More: Taste Test: We tried 19 types of chicken wings in Columbus, seeking heat and crunch Another new coffee shop has come to town with the soft opening of Shibam Coffee Co. at 8310 Sancus Blvd. in Westerville. The Dearborn, Michigan-based Yemeni coffee chain has one other Ohio outpost in Cleveland. Shibam's menu features Middle Eastern coffee options including Sanaai described as "a medium roast Yemeni coffee and cardamom"; qishr made from spiced coffee husks; and Saudi Coffee an American espresso bar and an enticing array of baked goods Satisfy your hunger for food news. Subscribe to Columbus Monthly's weekly dining newsletter, Copy & Taste. Charmy's will take over Hills Market DowntownCouple Rezi and Sherry Bayegan, who have operated Charmy's Persian Taste out of The Hills Market Downtown since 2019 are planning to take over the management and operations of the store on March 1 The Hills Market will continue to operate the Worthington Hills location on Olentangy River Road Breakfast options change in Delaware CountyEarly birds in Delaware County have different options for breakfast after a recent opening and closing Ohio (WSYX) — A man is dead following a confrontation with police officers on Thursday afternoon Gahanna police officials said during a news conference that the armed suspect You can watch the news conference in the video player below. in the 700 block of Taylor Road and urged him multiple times to drop his weapon You can view the bodycam footage from the shooting below Four Gahanna police officers are now on administrative leave Johnathan Steele is in police custody after allegedly trying to rape a woman who was walking in a Gahanna park on Tuesday afternoon Ohio (WSYX) — A man is in police custody after allegedly trying to rape a woman who was walking in a Gahanna park on Tuesday afternoon Johnathan Steele was wearing a ski mask and no shirt when he pointed a gun at the alleged victim at Creekside Park and dragged her into the woods The woman told investigators that Steele had "emerged from a wooded area" when he approached her wrapping his arms around her and grabbing her wrist," the police report said "I don't want that; I want you," police wrote in the report Steele then dragged her toward some trees before the woman was able to break free and run off again an officer found Steele riding a bike near Price and James roads the suspect had a loaded pistol in a holster on his hip "It was me with the girl," Steele told the officer Steele would eventually confess to having thoughts of wanting to commit rape and he also admitted to having followed the woman pointing his gun at her and wrestling with her officers learned that Steele is not allowed to have a gun because of a prior domestic-related conviction in Virginia Gahanna will host three community events this weekend aimed at promoting safety after a woman was attacked walking on a Gahanna trail in November Gahanna City Council President Merisa Bowers spearheaded the Walk for Women Weekend as a way for the broader Gahanna community to take a stand against random acts of violence that periodically happen to women who are runners and walkers I think that it's important that we take a stand and say that this type of conduct is not accessible," Bowers said We stand to protect women who use our trails On Nov. 5, a woman was walking on a trail near the Gahanna Swimming Pool, when a man wearing a ski masked pointed a handgun at her, 10TV reported at the time, citing court records grabbed her from behind and dragged her toward a tree line ran away and called police who later arrested a 27-year-old man on charges of kidnapping Bowers heard from friends and residents who were shaken by the attack leading her to spearhead these events in partnership with police and Visit Gahanna The weekend is about the community coming together and reclaiming spaces so women may move freely and bravely through the community "I felt that we needed a moment to share that space hold that space with each other and then have an opportunity acknowledge that this thing happened and that this thing is not acceptable and (share) that you have a lot of resources right here in your own community that can resist this type of thing from happening in the future," Bowers said Simple Self-Care Open HouseWhat: Wrap up the weekend with an open house event to learn new ways to relax and recharge with herbs, the Facebook event shows.When: 1-4 p.m A young man who Gahanna police say drew a gun on officers died at a local hospital Thursday morning after being shot in an apparent suicide by cop confrontration At a press briefing hours after the shooting along with Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin and Brian Toth executive vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9 provided details of the origins of the encounter and how it escalated Gahanna police received a report of a man using a fraudulent credit card at the SpringHill Suites at 665 Taylor Road Officers arrived and made contact with the unidentified male and spoke with him through the door of his hotel room on the first floor according to Spence and a media release issued Thursday evening The man appeared to be cooperating with officers but Spence could not go into details of what exactly the man and police discussed when they initially made contact the man fled the hotel by escaping out of a window into the hotel parking lot and ran east along Taylor Road crossing into the parking lot of the Taylor Springs Health campus an assisted living facility that offers residential options for seniors Four police officers were walking behind the man in an attempt to get him to surrender to police Spence told reporters that officers gave "at least three dozen commands" to the man to drop the gun one of the officers tried using a non-lethal beanbag round fired from a shotgun He did not clarify what "unsuccessful" meant including whether the officer missed the suspect Officers continued to walk with the man as he crossed Taylor Road and walked into a driveway He turned toward officers and pointed the gun at his head and officers with their guns drawn continued to give verbal commands to drop the gun The man ignored the commands and walked a short distance eastbound the officers immediately provided first aid and medics were brought in The man was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital Spence said police were working to identify the man who was killed Family notification must be made before his name is released Toth used the incident and the press conference to highlight the dangers that police officers across the country face "This was a violent encounter with an armed suspect," said Toth "That person dictated the officers' response." Spence said police were "working through" the body camera footage and would make it available to media as soon as possible The shooting marks the second involving law enforcement in the suburb northeast of Columbus since October smeighan@dispatch.com This story has been update to include additional information and to correct a photo caption died after police officers shot him on Dec a spokesman for the Franklin County Coroner's Office said Gahanna police said the encounter began at about 9:20 a.m that day when officers responded to a report of a man using a fraudulent credit card at the SpringHill Suites at 665 Taylor Road Gahanna police said officers opened fire after he pointed a gun at officers A trial for Russell had been scheduled for November in Clackamas County but he didn't appear in court and a judge issued a warrant for his arrest purchasing sex from a minor and sexual abuse in June 2023 Body camera footage released by Gahanna police showed police speaking with Russell through the door He agreed to come with officers but said he had to pack a bag first Gahanna police said Russell climbed through a window and ran east along Taylor Road Officers said they noticed he was armed and ordered him several times to drop his gun An officer shot him with a beanbag shotgun in an attempt to subdue him but the body camera footage shows the beanbag appeared to miss "It's too late," as they tried to convince him to drop the weapon The officers were placed on administrative leave a division of the state attorney general's office bagallion@dispatch.com Dispatch reporter Bethany Bruner contributed to this report Ohio — A man was charged with shooting another person in the head while the victim stood in line to order food in Gahanna Gahanna police said officers were called to the area of a Subway restaurant at 321 Stoneridge Lane at 1:20 p.m on a report of a shooting and found a man on the floor suffering from a gunshot wound Officers arrived a short time late and pronounced that person dead at 1:41 p.m A deputy chief said the suspect was not wearing any clothes and was sitting outside on the curb with his hands in the air as police arrived detectives filed an aggravated murder charge against William Marshall The deputy chief said it did not appear that Wiliam and the victim knew each other Charging documents said witnesses told investigators the man "with prior calculation and design," shot the victim in the head with a semi-automatic pistol as the victim stood in line to order food He is scheduled to be arraigned in Franklin County Municipal Court on Dec This week in local food news: restaurant openings in Gahanna and New Albany the winner of Columbus Monthly's recent taste test of Ohio pilsners a new concept is announced for Ghostwriter Public House and updates on two classic undergoing renovations with a weekday lounge menu served beginning at 3 p.m Two mainstay restaurants to reopen in early 2025After closing at the end of February following a sale to the owners of Old Bag of Nails, Chef-O-Nette, a classic Upper Arlington diner, plans to reopen in the first quarter of 2025, according to a story in The Dispatch While structural and restroom renovations have taken place the restaurant will maintain its old school vibes and classic menu Meanwhile, Bethel Road Chinese restaurant Hunan Lion, which was shuttered by a fire in late 2023, shared with The Dispatch that it will no longer open for the holidays as planned Permitting and inspection delays were cited as the reason for the change the restaurant does plan to open early in the new year A man is dead after he was shot Thursday morning by Gahanna police Gahanna Police Chief Jeffrey Spence said police officers were dispatched about 9:30 a.m to the Springhill Suites hotel on Taylor Road on a call about a fraudulent credit card he fled out a hotel room window and walked across the parking lot The officers followed him and saw he had a handgun The man crossed Taylor Road into an empty lot ignoring police commands and attempts to de-escalate the situation One of our officers deploys a less-than-lethal projectile in an effort to stun the individual," Spence said the man "pointed the weapon directly at our officers." At that point Officers attempted to render first aid to the man after he was shot He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead around 10:30 a.m there's no broader threat to our community," Spence said The name of the man who died has not been released The name of the officers involved in the shooting have not been released The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is looking into the shooting The officers who were involved are on administrative leave which is in accordance with departmental policy president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9 said the incident highlights the great dangers law enforcement officers face "No officer wants to do what they had to do today," Steel said this was a violent encounter with an armed suspect who had bad intentions Steel said officers asked the suspect to put the weapon down several times but he did not do so he'd be in jail right now and getting released in a day or two Gahanna Police have identified the victim who was in a fatal shooting in a Subway sandwich restaurant in a popular plaza last week A Gahanna police spokesperson told The Dispatch on Friday that Gary Frantz was identified as the victim after he was allegedly fatally shot by William Marshall Marshall was charged with premeditated aggravated murder in connection with the shooting, which happened around 1:20 p.m. Friday at the Subway restaurant at 321 Stoneridge Lane in Stoneridge Plaza at Morse and North Hamilton roads, The Dispatch previously reported Marshall pleaded not guilty and was denied bond by the Franklin County Municipal Court Previous reporting: Suspect in fatal shooting at Subway in Gahanna identified, facing premeditated murder charge Marshall shot the Frantz in the head with a semiautomatic gun while the he was standing in line in the Subway ordering food Gahanna police arrived at the Subway and found Frantz on the floor of the store Marshall was found outside by officers with his hands up It is believed he disrobed after the shooting Gahanna, Ohio is once again America's hottest ZIP code ZIP code 43230, located in the Columbus metro suburb Gahanna, ranked a head above the rest and is this year’s (and last year's) hottest ZIP code from Realtor.com Here's what made Gahanna the most desirable ZIP code in America for potential homebuyers The listing site praised the city's captivating food scene and affordability—just a handful of qualities that made Gahanna a sizzling market Houses won't stay on the market for long in areas like Gahanna Homes around ZIP code 43230 were such a hot commodity that they spent an average of just 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 42 days "Homes in this ZIP code were priced 11.0% below the metro’s average and 19.4% below the national median in the first half of the year," the website noted Realtor.com also credits Gahanna for offering the perks of a larger town Locals can experience the Columbus metro area "hottest areas" mean that there is high demand from buyers (determined by the quantity of unique viewers for each property) along with fast-selling homes which the site says is an indicator of limited supply The top ZIP code saw more than half of listing viewership come from within the Columbus metro which suggests that homeowners are shopping around to purchase an investment property or "cash in on existing home equity to fund an upgrade," according to the report usually smaller than what's typical in the metro could also be ripe for potential rental properties Here are the top 10 hottest ZIP codes in the U.S Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.