Columbus police investigating shooting at Victory Drive motel
A heavy police presence is underway in south Columbus after a shooting.
The shooting occurred at the Budgetel Inn & Suites, located in the 3100 block of Victory Drive. Fire and EMS were also on scene, and transported one person for gunshot wounds to a nearby hospital.
A crime scene was established and the police department’s Violent Crimes Unit was called out to investigate. This is the third shooting since the start of June. This remains a developing story.
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