One person was killed in a shooting Monday in southeast Columbus after officers were called to the 5400 block of Old Coble Street, according to dispatchers. The victim was found at the scene and later pronounced dead. Authorities had not immediately released the victim's name or any information about a possible suspect.
As reported by 10TV, dispatchers sent officers to Old Coble Street, where one person was confirmed dead. The station attributed its early details to information relayed by dispatchers to crews at the scene.
Police response and tips
Per the Columbus Division of Police, anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). The Homicide Unit handles investigations into deadly shootings and asks witnesses to hold on to any video, photos, or messages that might help detectives piece together what happened.
Neighborhood context
A March report on southeast Columbus highlighted residents' concerns about recurring gunfire in the area after another shooting left two people wounded in the Winchester Lakes neighborhood. See two people wounded in Winchester Lakes for background on recent incidents.
As of Monday, Columbus police had not released details about any arrests or a motive. Detectives continued to process the scene and interview witnesses. Anyone who saw the shooting or who has video from the area is asked to contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers at the numbers above. This story will be updated if officials release additional information.
