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Police investigating reported shooting in Columbus midday Monday
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Key takeaways
- One person injured and suspect in custody after shooting on Chesterfield Ave Monday morning.
- Violent Crimes Unit investigating incident that occurred around 11:45 a.m. on October 5.
UPDATE · Oct 5, 12:41 PM
Columbus police confirms one person was injured and a suspect is in custody following a shooting in the 500 block of Chesterfield Ave. The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. Monday. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Columbus police are investigating a reported shooting midday Monday.
The incident occurred on Chesterfield Avenue at Willow Street around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
A crime scene was established and at least seven police cruisers remain at the scene.
We are working to confirm if anyone was injured and if any suspects were taken into custody.
This is a developing story.
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