Case against fugitive accused in fatal shooting near north Columbus bar moving forward
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The case against a suspect in a fatal shooting outside a Columbus bar is moving forward after an arrest was made last month.
According to court records, a tentative trial date has been set in the case against Andre Jordan, who is accused of killing 40-year-old Bryan Morris. Jordan, 34, is alleged to have shot Morris outside of Ledo’s Tavern, in the Old North neighborhood.
On Aug. 8, police arrived at the intersection of North High and Duncan streets and found Morris suffering from a gunshot wound. He was hospitalized around 2:30 a.m. in critical condition and died soon after.
Jordan reportedly left in a white BMW, which was found parked at an apartment complex near New Albany. Police identified Jordan as the suspect in a media release that evening, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Six days later, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team was conducting surveillance on Jordan’s suspected significant other and followed her to a hotel in Springfield. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the hotel and saw Jordan getting out of another vehicle and entering a hotel corridor.
Upon notifying Jordan and other occupants of his room of their presence, Jordan reportedly fired a shot through the window and toward the outdoor pool, where additional officers were positioned. After an hours-long standoff, and several more shots fired from Jordan’s room, he surrendered with no injuries reported.
Jordan was detained at Clark County Jail until extradition to Franklin County, which took place on Aug. 27. He was arraigned in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on Aug. 28 and issued a $2 million bond.
A trial date was set for Oct. 1, although it could be delayed.
Jordan is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, tampering with evidence, having weapons under disability and unlawful use of a weapon as a violent career criminal. Watch an earlier report in the video player above.
Previous felony convictions for Jordan include receiving stolen property (2008), robbery (2010), having weapons under disability (2012) and forgery (2013).