Columbus police have identified Michael D. Lunsford Jr. as the suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on the city's northeast side. Lunsford has been formally charged with murder following the death of 22-year-old Avante J. Copeland. The incident took place around 9:28 a.m. on Saturday when officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1900 block of Cleveland Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Copeland suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately rushed to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Authorities describe Lunsford as armed and dangerous, explicitly warning the public not to approach him. He was last seen in the South Linden area of Columbus. Police are urging anyone with information regarding Lunsford's whereabouts or details about the shooting to come forward. The community is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Investigators thanked the public for the information provided so far, which contributed to the suspect's identification. This remains an active investigation as law enforcement continues to search for the at-large suspect.