COLUMBUS — One person was killed in a shooting Tuesday evening on Columbus’ West Side, police said.
Columbus police received a call at around 7:40 p.m. reporting a shooting near North Burgess Avenue and Grace Street, just north of West Broad Street, according to a Columbus police dispatcher. Officers responded to the scene and found the victim, who was transported in critical condition to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center downtown.
The victim was pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m., the dispatcher said. The identity of the victim has not been released, and police have not said what led to the shooting or released any suspect information.
Detectives with the Columbus Division of Police homicide unit are expected to continue investigating through Wednesday. Police are asking anyone who was in the area Tuesday evening and saw or heard anything related to the shooting to come forward.
Residents with information can contact the Columbus Division of Police homicide unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Tips to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous.
The shooting marks another fatal act of gun violence on the city’s West Side this year. Police have not indicated whether any arrests are imminent, and investigators have not said whether the shooting appears targeted or random.
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