Police were serving a warrant against Lewis for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend, assault and improper handling of a firearm.
[1] At about 2:00 AM on August 30, 2022, Columbus Police served a warrant at Lewis's apartment in the Hilltop neighborhood for improperly handling a firearm, assault, and domestic violence.
Police released a canine unit which walked into the kitchen before approaching and barking at Lewis's bedroom door.
Officer Ricky Anderson, a 30-year veteran of the department, opened the bedroom door and almost immediately fired once, hitting Lewis.
[17][18] On September 7, the Columbus Division of Police Chief Elaine Bryant announced the department would no longer execute pre-planned arrest warrants at private homes for misdemeanor offenses unless it is approved by a lieutenant or someone with a higher authority.