Shooting reported in east Columbus Thursday morning
Columbus police are investigating a shooting Thursday morning.
The shooting occurred in the 4500 block of Gardiner Drive, near Hunt Avenue. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
We are told two people were shot. Their conditions are unknown.
Crime scene investigators and detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are on scene, along with patrol officers. This is a developing story.
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