A routine stop for fuel on Columbus’ East Side turned into a crime scene Monday when gunfire broke out near a busy intersection, leaving one person fighting for life, according to police.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of East Livingston Avenue and Courtright Road. Medics rushed the injured victim to a local hospital, where they were listed in critical condition. Detectives stayed behind to comb the scene for shell casings, surveillance footage, and anything else that might point to who pulled the trigger.
As reported by WBNS, officers were called specifically to the Eagle Fuels gas station at 3851 E. Livingston Ave. A Columbus public-safety dispatcher told the outlet that the victim was taken from the scene in critical condition.
Where It Happened
The shooting unfolded outside Eagle Fuel LLC at 3851 E. Livingston Ave., a convenience store and fuel stop listed at that address. MapQuest places the business at the corner of East Livingston and Courtright, a heavily traveled stretch on the East Side.
Livingston’s History of Shootings
The Livingston Avenue corridor has seen its share of gun violence in recent years. The City of Columbus’ cold-case archive notes a 2021 shooting at the Eagle Fuels market, a grim reminder that this particular strip has been on detectives’ radar before. A similar gas-station shooting on East Livingston in June 2025 was also previously reported, underscoring an unsettling pattern along the corridor.
Investigation and Tips
Police have not released any information on a suspect or possible motive so far, according to WBNS. Detectives are urging anyone who saw what happened, or who may have security or dashcam video from around the time of the shooting, to contact the Columbus Division of Police.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461‑TIPS (8477) or through its online tip form, according to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
