COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man accused of fatally shooting his roommate during a dispute in north Columbus last year was found guilty on Friday, according to court records.

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas documents say Brian Sias was found guilty on two counts of murder and one count of felonious assault in the death of 29-year-old William Applegate.

On May 16, 2024, officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called to the 1200 block of Manchester Avenue in North Linden on a report of a roommate dispute. On the way to the scene, officers were advised that a shooting had taken place at that location.

Once officers arrived, they found Sias outside the home and took him into custody.

Police said they found Applegate inside the home suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officer

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