A juvenile was shot Friday afternoon on East 12th Avenue in the Linden neighborhood and taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital, where the victim was listed in stable condition. Columbus police said they were called to a report of a shooting at 2:34 p.m. and found one juvenile victim at 1092 East 12th Avenue. Officers remained on the block as detectives worked the scene and spoke with witnesses.
Police account and hospital update
According to WSYX, the Columbus Division of Police located a single juvenile victim at the address and confirmed the child was transported to the Children's Hospital in stable condition. The station's report by Katherine Leone notes the 2:34 p.m. call time and that investigators were actively processing the scene. Columbus police have not released any additional details about a possible suspect or motive.
Linden's recent string of shootings
The shooting adds to a string of recent gun violence in Linden that has residents and community leaders increasingly worried. Hoodline previously reported Teen Girl Shot On Cleveland Avenue, a June 14 incident that sent a teenage girl to the hospital and resulted in a juvenile arrest. Those earlier cases have fueled renewed calls for more resources and support to confront youth-involved gun violence in the neighborhood.
Investigation ongoing
Police say the investigation into Friday's shooting remains active and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives. The area around Nationwide Children's and South Linden has seen heightened police activity in recent weeks, including a June 3 police-involved shooting near the hospital, as reported by WOSU Public Media. This story will be updated as the Columbus Division of Police releases more details.
