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Dozens of evidence markers placed at east Columbus shooting scene
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Key takeaways
- Police investigate east Columbus shots-fired incident Monday evening with over 60 evidence markers placed at scene.
- Multiple homes damaged in drive-by shooting; no injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
Columbus police are investigating a shots-fired incident Monday evening on the east side of the city.
CNAW2News.com first received reports of gunfire around 8:05 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the area of Newick Drive between Cordova Road and Mill Branch Road.
More than 60 evidence markers were placed throughout the scene as investigators worked to document and collect evidence.
Police say they do not have any injuries reported that can be tied to this incident.
“Multiple homes in the area were damaged due to the drive-by shooting,” police said.
The Columbus Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigations Division was on scene conducting an investigation.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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