A late-night burst of gunfire rattled a South Linden block on Tuesday, leaving one person wounded along East 16th Avenue, according to Columbus police. The victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition and is expected to recover. Detectives have not released any suspect description as they work to piece together what led up to the shooting.
As reported by WSYX/ABC6, the shooting happened around 11 p.m. and left one person injured. Columbus police told the station that detectives are investigating and that no suspects had been identified as of late Tuesday night.
Recent violence in Linden
This is the latest in a worrying string of shootings in Linden this spring. Pre-dawn gunfire on June 7 left one person critically injured, and an alley shooting in March sent another man to the hospital. WOSU Public Media also covered a late-April traffic-stop shooting in Linden that wounded a Columbus police officer, underscoring how frequently officers and residents have been dealing with violent calls in the neighborhood.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about Tuesday night's shooting is asked to contact the Columbus Division of Police non-emergency line at 614-645-4545 or call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477. Police are urging neighbors who may have video or witness information to share it directly with investigators rather than posting unverified footage online.
Columbus police say the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with tips to come forward. This story will be updated if authorities release additional details.
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