Man Fatally Stabbed at Kick N Chicken in Columbus; Employee Arrested

On Monday, January 20, 2025, at 7:23 p.m., Columbus Police responded to a reported stabbing at Kick N Chicken, located in the 5100 block of Warm Springs Road. Officers arrived to find 28-year-old Quadarius Reynolds suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where he later died from his injuries.

According to investigators, a verbal altercation between Reynolds and Kick N Chicken employee James Applewhite, 24, escalated into a physical confrontation. During the incident, Applewhite allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed Reynolds. The victim was found at a nearby business after leaving the store.

Applewhite has been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Knife during the Commission of a Crime.

The Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and is seeking additional information. Anyone who witnessed the altercation inside the store or has relevant details is encouraged to contact Cpl. Alyssa Phillips at 706-225-4105 or call 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously.