An individual was hospitalized and is currently in critical condition following a shooting in the Franklinton area of Columbus, as per reports from local authorities. The incident occurred on the 300 block of W. Park Ave. yesterday evening. According to NBC4i, the Columbus Police responded to a call at around 8:28 p.m. regarding shots fired, leading to the discovery of shell casings at the scene.
Uncertainty initially surrounded the nature of the incident, with dispatchers considering the possibility of either a stabbing or a shooting. However, confirmation came through when one person was transferred to a nearby hospital in critical condition, notably Grant Medical Center. While the victim remains unidentified, the reports obtained by ABC6 state that police have not released any information on potential suspects as of yet.
Further details provided by WBNS highlighted that the victim suffered gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body. This morning's update brought hope, indicating that the victim was eventually stabilized. Police believe the altercation that led to the shooting stemmed from a verbal disagreement.
