A person was recovering Friday morning after what authorities described as a reported shooting at Strawberry Farms Park in the Northland neighborhood of northeast Columbus, police said. Officers were called to the park on Watt Road shortly after 8:20 p.m. Thursday, and one person was rushed to a hospital in stable condition. Police said it was not immediately clear whether the person had actually been shot.
Police response and details
According to WSYX/CW Columbus, Columbus police were called to Strawberry Farms Park around 8:20 p.m. Thursday and transported a victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The station reports that police had not released further information on suspects or the nature of the victim's injuries as of Friday morning, leaving key details about what happened still unclear.
Where it happened
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department lists Strawberry Farms Park at 3591 Watt Road as a neighborhood park that includes playgrounds, a picnic shelter, and trail access to the Alum Creek Greenway. The city parks page highlights the park's amenities and notes its role in serving residents in the Northland area.
Neighborhood context
The Strawberry Farms Civic Association operates a block-watch program and works with city agencies on safety and maintenance, according to the neighborhood group's website. The association identifies the park as one of the community's amenities and points to ongoing collaboration with city staff on upkeep and broader community safety efforts.
