Columbus police say one person was found dead in a car near the Short North.

Police identified a man found shot in a car in the Italian village Thursday afternoon.

Officers said Tyrone Brandy, 29, crashed a car on East 3rd Avenue.

When police arrive, they found Brandy's body and discovered he had been shot.

Officers believe the shooting took place just before the crash.

Police are searching for two, male, suspects seen fleeing the scene.

Roads in the area were closed while emergency crews were on the scene.