Woman Shot in Fistfight in Columbus

Woman Shot in Fistfight in Columbus
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COLUMBUS, OH- The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Monday evening. Patrol Officers were dispatched to the area of the 1100 block of Linwood Avenue on a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found the 32-year-old victim was found in the grass nearby, suffering an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim told officers that “she was shot by an unknown black female after she got into a fistfight with an unknown dark-skinned male black with long dreads.”

She was transported to Grant Medical Center in stable condition. She is expected to recover from her injuries.

This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Felony Assault Unit Detective James France at (614)-645-2971 or the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614)-461-TIPS(8477).