COLUMBUS, OH- The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at the 1500 block of Brooks Avenue early Saturday morning.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. When they arrived, they found the 29-year-old victim suffering an apparent gunshot wound. He was then transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.
According to police, the incident started when the victim started an argument with several people. The argument escalated and the suspect brandished a handgun and fired it at the victim. The others involved fled the scene after shots were fired.
Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, the Homicide Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).