15-Year-Old Shot in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH- Columbus Police Officers responded to the 500 block of South Ashburton Road on Thursday after receiving a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located the 15-year-old victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound to the left arm.

The victim was taken to a local area hospital in stable condition. Later investigation determined this incident was an accident.

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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