A quiet Sunday afternoon near the Linden branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library turned chaotic when gunfire broke out on the 1400 block of Kenmore Road, leaving one person in critical condition. Columbus police say officers were called to the scene just after 2 p.m., and the shooting remains under investigation.
According to WSYX, via CW Columbus, officers responded to reports of shots fired near the Linden library shortly after 2 p.m. One victim was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. As of that report, authorities had not released any updates on the victim’s condition or identified a suspect, and investigators were still on scene working the case.
Where It Happened
The Linden Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is located at 2223 Cleveland Ave, near the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Kenmore Road. Library project documents and branch information list the site at 2223 Cleveland Ave and note recent renovation work at the branch. Police reported the shooting occurred nearby on the 1400 block of Kenmore Road.
Investigation and Neighborhood Context
Columbus police say detectives have not released any suspect information or a possible motive, and the shooting remains an active investigation. The incident lands in the middle of growing neighborhood anxiety over violence in Linden, which has seen several recent police responses and shootings in the area. Officials are expected to release more details as the investigation develops.
