This morning, a shooting in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus left three people injured and one person in custody. The incident occurred near the intersection of Clarendon Avenue and Sullivant Avenue at around 4:35 a.m., sending victims to nearby hospitals, with one individual in critical condition. According to ABC6, two were taken to Grant Medical Center and one to OSU Medical Center.
Police presence was notable at the scene as the investigation unfolded, with reports from ABC6 adding that activity at the home was higher than usual, with many people coming and going. A neighbor shared with ABC6's Kate Siefert that there's a "lot of activity at the home," indicating a possibly turbulent environment before the shooting. Authorities have yet to release details regarding suspects or motives.
As the story developed, police sources suggested the shooting may have been related to a home invasion. WBNS relayed information that detectives saw three individuals fleeing the scene, offering a potential lead in the case. However, specifics surrounding the circumstances of the home invasion remain scarce.
Witness accounts were critical to the investigation's early stages, with community members offering descriptions of the suspects. According to NBC4i, police detained one person, though it's unclear if they were directly involved in the shooting. While the condition of the victims was serious, they are expected to survive, with two being stable following the incident. The intersection remained closed during the active investigation, causing delays in the area.
