Yesterday morning, the Columbus Police arrived at a scene that's become all too familiar across the American landscape, a shooting shattering the quiet. At 3:29 a.m., officers were called to the 600 Block of Children's Drive, where they discovered a victim with a gunshot wound to the left shoulder. In a brief account of the incident, the department confirmed that the individual is expected to recover.
At this point, details remain scant. The police have not released information on suspects or the circumstances leading to the violence. However, they are contacting the community to determine what transpired. Detective Justin Jones of the Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit leads the investigation. Details from the initial report were shared on the Columbus Division of Police's official website.
Those with information that could help swiftly bring about justice are urged to contribute. For direct tips, Detective Jones may be contacted at 614-645-4373, or Crime Stoppers can be reached at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
