A late‑afternoon exchange of gunfire at 750 Canonby Place yesterday left a 15‑year‑old boy dead and a 19‑year‑old man fighting for his life, pulling fresh attention to a Columbus block that has already seen more than its share of violence.
Police say the shooting unfolded just before 6 p.m., when an apparent altercation escalated into gunfire. Officers who rushed to the scene found both victims with gunshot wounds and had them taken to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center for treatment. Detectives have not released additional details as the investigation continues.
Investigators believe the two may have fired at each other during the confrontation, according to WSYX. The station reported that the 15‑year‑old later died at Grant Medical Center, while the 19‑year‑old remained in critical condition last night. WSYX also noted that police had not yet determined whether the shooting stemmed from a robbery.
Victims Treated At Grant Medical Center
Both victims were transported to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, the downtown hospital at 111 South Grant Avenue that serves as the region's Level I adult trauma center, per OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. Hospital officials have not released the patients' names or any updates beyond what police have provided. As the primary downtown inpatient facility handling Columbus' most serious trauma cases, Grant often becomes the backdrop for these life‑or‑death emergencies.
Canonby Place Has Seen Repeated Violence
This is not the first time police have swarmed the 700 block of Canonby Place. In recent years, the area has been the site of multiple shootings, including incidents documented in Columbus Division of Police press releases on May 25, 2024, and June 20, 2025, as per Columbus Division of Police, May 25, 2024, and Columbus Division of Police, June 20, 2025. Those releases also urged anyone with information on violence in the area to contact the Felony Assault Unit at (614) 645‑4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461‑TIPS (8477). Neighborhood leaders and residents say the repeated incidents have only deepened long‑standing safety concerns on the block.
What Police Say Next
Detectives say the investigation into yesterday's shooting remains active. According to WSYX, no arrests had been reported as of last night, and officers are asking anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
