Possible shooting investigation underway in Columbus
Columbus police are on the scene of a reported shooting investigation.
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The scene is taking place on Oates Avenue near 44th Street. CNAW2News.com was first made aware of the incident around 2:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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Images sent into CNAW2News.com appear to show a patient being loaded into the back of a Community Ambulance. The patient’s condition is unknown at this time.
An active police presence remains on scene.
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