The shooting happened on Interstate 270 eastbound between I-71 and State Route 315 shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) released video that captures the suspect’s vehicle stopping in a travel lane. The footage shows the driver’s side door opening about 30 seconds later. While the actual moment of the shooting is obscured by a camera angle change, the video later shows several cars slowing down before the suspect’s vehicle calmly drives away.
Police shared images of the car on social media, asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver.
Details of the Attack
Investigators report that the suspect stopped on the freeway, opened the driver’s side and rear doors, and then allegedly fired multiple shots at vehicles passing by. The preliminary investigation indicates there are 13 victims from the incident, with gunfire hitting several cars and a nearby building.
Detectives are urging anyone with video footage or additional information to come forward.
* Contact Columbus police directly at 614-645-4740.
* Submit anonymous tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS.