Early Saturday in Columbus, a quiet stretch of the 900 block of Scott Street turned into a crime scene after gunfire left two people wounded, one of them fighting for their life, according to police. Officers were called out around 12:30 a.m., where they found the first victim and rushed that person to a local hospital in critical condition. About 11 minutes later, a second victim showed up at a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and was listed in stable condition.
Police Response And Victims
According to NBC4 WCMH-TV, Columbus police say officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Scott Street around 12:30 a.m., where they located the first victim and transported that person to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition. The outlet reports the second victim arrived at a hospital roughly 11 minutes later with multiple gunshot wounds and was listed in stable condition. Police have not released details about any suspects or what may have sparked the early-morning shooting.
How To Help The Investigation
As outlined by the Columbus Division of Police, anyone with information, photos or video related to the incident is urged to contact the Felony Assault Unit at (614) 645-4141 or reach out to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Detectives are asking for the public’s help as they gather evidence and interview witnesses. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active.
What We Know So Far
Details are still limited, and investigators are working to piece together a motive and identify any suspects, per NBC4 WCMH-TV. Hospital and police officials have not released the names of the victims as families are notified. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
