Early morning Columbus shooting leaves one critically hurt
Columbus police are investigating a shooting early this morning.
CNAW2News.com began receiving word of the shooting around 5:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026.
The shooting occurred in the area of Irwin Way and Ida Drive, which is located in a residential neighborhood off of St. Mary’s Road in the east end of the city.
Police said one person was injured and is in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
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