Columbus Man Shot While Sitting at His Porch During Drive-By

COLUMBUS, OH- The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at the 300 block of East Innis Avenue on Thursday.

The 29-year-old victim was sitting on his porch when a gray vehicle approached the residence. The suspect fired multiple shots into the house.

The victim laid on the ground to protect himself but was struck in the left ankle. The victim’s house as well as the house next door were both shot into.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Columbus Police Felony Assault Detective Pruitt at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).

Erica Schmidt

Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.

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