An early-morning burst of gunfire on S. Hague Avenue jolted the Hilltop awake last Friday, and police say they have already tracked down a suspect. Two adults were wounded in the shooting and rushed to a local hospital, where both are expected to survive.
What police say
According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of S. Hague Avenue around 5:13 a.m. on reports of gunfire. When they arrived, officers found two adults with apparent gunshot wounds.
Police said both victims were taken to a local hospital and are expected to survive their injuries. The incident also appears on area crime maps, reflecting yet another overnight call in the Hilltop corridor.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
Suspect identified and charged
In the same update, the department identified Michael Mills as the suspect in the case and said he was “identified, apprehended and charged,” according to the Columbus Division of Police.
The post also listed the Division’s Domestic Violence Unit contact as 614-645-7225. It did not specify the formal criminal counts or provide a court date, details that are expected to appear in court filings.
How to help
Anyone with tips about the shooting is asked to call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 or submit information through the organization’s online tip portal. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
For non-emergency police assistance, residents can use the Columbus Division of Police contact page, and should call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Neighborhood context
The 300 block of S. Hague sits within the Hilltop corridor, an area city leaders have been trying to stabilize with a mix of safety efforts and infrastructure upgrades. Earlier this year, a Clean and Safe Corridor initiative in the Hilltop focused on pairing enforcement with neighborhood improvements along Sullivant Avenue.
Legal process
Police say Mills has been charged in connection with the shooting, but the department’s public statement did not list the exact counts. Those details, along with hearing dates, will be recorded in court documents.
The Columbus City Attorney’s Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit handles related prosecutions and offers resources for victims, according to the office’s information.
