Ali Dirir and Asia Mussa died in Ohio Columbus murder-suicide

Ali Dirir and Asia Mussa Death — On the evening of Thursday, August 17, 2023, a shooting incident on the northeast side of Columbus, Ohio resulted in the unfortunate deaths of two individuals. Columbus law enforcement officials reported that at approximately 6:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5300 block of Valley Lane East. This response was prompted by a woman who arrived home to discover her front door open.

Ali Dirir and Asia Mussa’s cause of death

Upon entering, she made a distressing discovery – a man and a woman seated in a vehicle, both suffering from gunshot wounds. The deceased male has been identified as Ali Dirir, 23 years old, while the deceased female has been identified as Asia Mussa, 22 years old, according to statements from police investigators.

Urgent medical attention was administered to both Ali Dirir and Asia Mussa, as they were transported to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Tragically, despite efforts, both individuals succumbed to their injuries later that same evening. The gravity of the situation prompted the involvement of homicide detectives, who were summoned to the scene. The precise circumstances surrounding this distressing shooting incident are actively being investigated by dedicated homicide detectives.

Individuals possessing any pertinent information related to this incident are urged to get in touch with Detective Westfall through the following contact details: (614) 645-4221 or via email at [email protected].

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The family will release Ali Dirir and Asia Mussa’s obituary and funeral arrangements at a later date.

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