Violent weekend in Columbus leaves 7 people shot; at least 1 person shot so far today
The first weekend of May was violent after seven people were shot at six different scenes.
The first shooting occurred around 2 A.M. on May 6, 2023, when a person was shot on Pelham Drive, at Lafayette Drive. The person was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
The second shooting occurred around 3 P.M. on May 6, 2023, when a woman was shot in the face in the 2900 block of 4th Avenue, near 29th Street. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with non life threatening injuries.
The third shooting occurred around 1:45 A.M. on May 7, 2023, when a person was shot in the 2800 block of 10th Street, near Samson Avenue. The person is in stable condition.
The fourth shooting occurred around 3 A.M. on May 7, 2023, on Bay Avenue near Banks Food Hall. The shooting left two people wounded, and according to sources, after the shooting the victims were driven in a private vehicle to the hospital. But during the drive to the hospital, they got into a wreck. The two victims were taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional and are in stable condition.
The fifth shooting occurred around 1:40 P.M. on May 7, 2023, on Interstate 185 southbound at the Manchester Expressway exit ramp. A man was shot and transported to a local hospital. The man is in stable condition.
The sixth shooting occurred around 2:55 P.M. on May 7, 2023, in the 1500 block of Bowman Street. One man was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
Following the weekend, around 5:30 A.M. on Monday, May 8, 2023, a person was shot on 1600 block of Edgechester Drive in Columbus. The injured person is in stable condition.
Violent Crimes Unit detectives are investigating each shooting. If you have any information, contact police.
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