Shooting investigation underway near Wesley Heights elementary in east Columbus
A shooting investigation is underway after gunfire was reported on Buxton and Mary Allison in east Columbus.
Columbus police patrol officers along with Muscogee County School District Police officials were called to the scene. A gunshot wound injury was reported on Marlette Court and the injured person was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
MCSD police were called due to the shooting happening directly behind Wesley Heights Elementary. The school followed a safety protocol due to the shooting and later dismissed children with a police presence helping.
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