Columbus police investigating shooting, crash; 1 injured
Columbus police are investigating a shooting and a crash Thursday evening.
The incident began around 7 P.M. on January 1, 2026, when officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 13th Avenue and 15th Street.
Police said on social media that as they were responding, an additional call came in for a traffic accident at 13th Avenue and Springer Street.
Both scenes are connected and one person was injured in the shooting. Their condition is unknown at this time.
The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has been requested to investigate. This is the first confirmed shooting incident of the new year in Columbus.
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