One shot during dispute at Columbus fast food restaurant

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COLUMBUS, OH – One person was shot after a dispute at a Columbus Wendy’s parking lot on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, at 10:10 am, officers were dispatched to a fast food restaurant located in the 1000 block of E. Broad St. on the report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the 32-year-old victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later upgraded to serious condition.

A witness interviewed at the scene stated the victim was engaged in a verbal argument with an unknown female white passenger aboard a red 2-door Cadillac in the restaurant parking lot.

During the altercation, the witness heard several gunshots and then saw the victim lying on the ground of the parking lot.

Anyone with info is asked to contact Det. Federer at 614-645-4011 or afederer@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).