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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Atlanta man charged with murder in death of Columbus teen struck in mass shooting
A 19-year-old Atlanta man is charged with murder in the mass shooting death of an 18-year-old Columbus teen who graduated high school just days before his death. Mohamed Fofana is charged with murder in the June 14 death of Jusiah Mason, according to charges filed Franklin County Municipal Court documents. Authorities issued a warrant for Fofana's arrest June 20. The Franklin County Jail does not list him as a current inmate in the facility, nor is he listed as an inmate in the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. Jusiah was one of seven people shot shortly after 3 a.m. June 14 near the intersection of South Ludlow and West Town streets near the Scioto River in downtown Columbus. Six other people, including one juvenile, survived their injuries. An eighth person suffered an injury while fleeing the gunfire. An affidavit contained in the arrest warrant for Fofana's arrest says that police identified him through video surveillance footage. The report says that the video showed the gunshots came from a blue 2017 BMW X3 with an Ohio license plate. Police said they identified Fofana as the car's owner. The next day, Fofana boarded an airplane and flew back to Atlanta, according to Det. Lowell Titus II, who wrote the affidavit. Jusiah celebrated his birthday on May 31, the day after graduating from Columbus City School's Beechcroft High School. He loved writing and performing rap music, as well as filming skits with his friends, his mother Shanai Neal previously told the Dispatch. Columbus City School Board members honored Jusiah at a June 17 meeting, urging parents to "check up on" their kids and called his death "devastating." Jusiah was part of a program teaching students "restorative practices," which focuses on building relationships and preventing conflict, Board Vice President Jennifer Adair said. The Uvalde Foundation, created after the 2022 school massacre in that Texas town, had offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to arrests. It's unclear whether that award will get claimed as a result of the charges against Fofana. Jusiah's family has started a GoFundMe to help cover his funeral expenses. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Atlanta man charged with murder in shooting of Columbus teen
CAF
10-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso vs Zambia - a high-stakes quarter-final
The only team to have won all three of their group matches, Burkina Faso face Zambia for a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON on Thursday. The two sides approach the match with confidence in what promises to be a tightly contested battle. There's no more room for calculations. Now that it's knockout stage time, every detail matters. Burkina Faso, impressive in the group stage with three wins from three, meet a Zambian team in the quarter-finals that also remains unbeaten. A clash of the unbeaten, and potentially one of the standout fixtures of this round. 'We're approaching this match with caution and determination. It will be a very tough game against a physical side, very different from our previous opponents. But we no longer need to hide. The objective is clear: to go for the trophy', says Burkina Faso coach, Oscar Barro. Having topped their group convincingly, the young Stallions are growing in confidence. A favourite's status that Mohamed Fofana, one of the team's key players, embraces: 'The team spirit is excellent. We're really motivated. It was great to finish first, but now we want to go even further.' For Zambia, this marks a historic milestone. The U-17 Chipolopolo are playing their first ever quarter-final in the competition. But their coach, Ian Bakala has no intention of stopping there. 'Our players are ready. We've already achieved our first goal: qualifying for the World Cup. Now, we're playing for the title. It will be a balanced match, a real 50-50, but I truly believe we will win'. The same sentiment is echoed by his captain, Vincent Mutondo. 'In the dressing room, we always remind ourselves we're here for two things: to qualify for the World Cup and to win the trophy. Tomorrow, we play to win. It's no longer the group stage. There has to be a winner'. Two styles, one goal The match promises to be as tactical as it is physical. Burkina Faso have shone through their attacking prowess and the technical quality of players like Asharaf Tapsoba, praised by his coach for his humility and consistency. 'He scores those kinds of goals in training – it's no fluke', said Oscar Barro. Zambia, in contrast, are notable for their resilience under pressure, as shown in their goalless draw with tournament hosts Morocco. A match that coach Bakala found revealing: 'It was a tactical battle. They were a bit wary of us because we beat them in the last AFCON. Tomorrow will be a different fight'. A clash of ambition Beyond the game itself, it's also a clash of developmental philosophies. Burkina Faso place emphasis on protecting their young talents, with coach Oscar Barro refusing early contact with agents. They need to be protected to ensure their development isn't destabilised, 'he insists. Zambia, for their part, remain calm despite the long journeys and pressure of the occasion. 'We stay focused on our playing style and enjoy the game", concludes Mutondo.
