A Saturday night in south Columbus turned violent when a woman was critically wounded in a shooting on Oakwood Avenue, police said. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Oakwood Avenue just before 10 p.m., where Columbus police found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and the case remains under active investigation.
According to WBNS, the Columbus Division of Police's Felony Assault Unit responded to the scene and said the circumstances behind the shooting are still unclear. The outlet reports that investigators have no suspect information at this time and that detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and any available video. Authorities have not released the victim's name.
How police are handling the case
The Columbus Division of Police's Felony Assault Unit typically handles shooting investigations like this and regularly urges anyone with information to come forward, as outlined in department press releases. Per a recent Columbus Division of Police press release, the Felony Assault Unit can be reached at 614-645-4141, and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is available at 614-461-TIPS (8477). Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or recorded video in the 1000 block of Oakwood Avenue to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers with tips.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives say the investigation into the shooting is ongoing and that no suspects have been identified, according to WBNS. Authorities say they plan to release additional details as they become available and are urging anyone in the area who saw or heard anything, or who has relevant video, to come forward to assist the investigation.
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