Oakland Park neighborhood shooting leaves one injured, one in custody
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- One person injured in Oakland Park neighborhood shooting on Thanksgiving; gunman Drexel Scott taken into custody.
- Scott charged with aggravated assault and firearm possession during felony commission; investigation ongoing.
Columbus police are investigating two scenes Thanksgiving night.
Columbus police responded to two scenes — one in the 3000 block of Grenada Drive and one in the 3000 block of Ormand Drive — shortly before 10 P.M. on Thanksgiving. The scenes were both located in the Oakland Park neighborhood.
According to police, one person was injured and the gunman was taken into custody. The victim’s condition is unknown.
Officers could be seen checking for evidence on Ormand Drive with the driveway of a house taped off.
Crime scene investigators were seen taking images on Grenada Drive.
The gunman has been identified as Drexel Scott. Scott is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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