Gunfire tore through a Hilltop residential block late last night, leaving one person in critical condition and neighbors waking up to flashing lights on Haldy Avenue.
Columbus police say the shooting happened just before midnight. The victim was rushed to a local hospital and remains in critical condition. Detectives stayed on scene into the early morning hours, collecting evidence and talking with residents as they began piecing together what happened.
What Police Reported
According to WSYX, the shooting unfolded on Haldy Avenue shortly before midnight yesterday and left one person critically injured. Investigators have not released the victim’s name and have kept quiet about any possible motive while they work the case. No suspects have been publicly identified.
How To Help Investigators
The Columbus Division of Police is asking anyone who saw or heard anything, or who may have video of the incident, to come forward. The Felony Assault Unit can be reached at (614) 645-4141, according to the City of Columbus.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477, and information can also be shared through the P3 Tips app. Even small details, authorities say, could help move the investigation forward.
Hilltop’s Recent Safety Concerns
The Hilltop neighborhood has seen more than its share of late-night violence in recent years, fueling ongoing calls for stepped-up patrols and expanded community-based violence prevention. Local outlets, including one that has previously tracked late-night shootings, have documented incidents that residents say are stretching neighborhood resources and patience.
Community leaders say they are again urging neighbors to share what they know so detectives can identify who is responsible and, they hope, help prevent the next shooting. As of now, Columbus police have not announced any arrests in connection with last night’s gunfire. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Felony Assault Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. This story will be updated if officials release additional details.
