Gunfire shattered the quiet in Columbus' Arlington Park neighborhood just after midnight Sunday, leaving two people hurt and a community once again looking for answers.
Columbus police say a fight on Marcia Drive spiraled into a shooting shortly after midnight. Both wounded individuals managed to drive themselves to Ohio State East Hospital, where they are listed as recovering. Detectives are still working to identify a suspect and say the investigation is very much active.
What police say
According to WSYX, officers were called to Marcia Drive after reports that an argument had erupted into gunfire. By the time police arrived, the two people who had been shot were already en route to Ohio State East Hospital in their own vehicle. Authorities have not released a suspect description while detectives continue to sort through what led up to the violence.
Investigation and scene history
Columbus police say they are canvassing the area, looking for witnesses and any available video that might help piece together the timeline of the shooting. The block itself is no stranger to serious crime. The Columbus Division of Police previously published a homicide press release on the city website for the 2400 block of Marcia Drive after a deadly shooting there in 2023.
Neighborhood context
Arlington Park has surfaced in police blotters before. Reporting from WCMH/NBC4 detailed arrests tied to separate shootings at Arlington Park Apartments in 2023. Those earlier cases led to criminal charges and further investigative work in and around the complex, according to that coverage.
What to know
Police are asking anyone who might have seen or heard anything connected to Sunday’s shooting to contact Columbus officers, WSYX reported. Detectives continue to collect tips, and more details could be released as the investigation moves forward. This story will be updated if authorities share additional information.
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