Manhunt Underway After Ohio Shooting Leaves 10 Injured

Authorities are searching for a suspect after an early morning shooting in Columbus, Ohio, left 10 people injured, one critically. The victims, aged 16 to 27, were treated at multiple hospitals. Mayor Andrew Ginther condemned the violence and urged community cooperation to hold the perpetrators accountable.


PTI | Columbus | Updated: 23-06-2024 23:23 IST | Created: 23-06-2024 23:23 IST
Manhunt Underway After Ohio Shooting Leaves 10 Injured
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Authorities in Columbus, Ohio, are actively searching for a suspect involved in an early morning shooting that left 10 individuals hospitalized, including one in critical condition. The incident occurred in the Short North Arts District just before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, police reported.

Upon arrival, officers found six victims with gunshot wounds, later discovering that an additional four individuals had also been transported to hospitals. The victims, ranging in age from 16 to 27, were treated at three different hospitals across the city. While one adult remains in critical condition, the others are listed as stable and are expected to survive, according to police.

Sgt. Joe Albert informed reporters that witnesses saw a male suspect dressed in black fleeing the scene in a car that sped off and eventually got onto Interstate 670, heading west. Mayor Andrew Ginther called the gun violence in Short North 'outrageous and unacceptable,' urging state and federal authorities to implement stricter gun control measures. He also appealed to parents to enforce curfews and to ensure they know their children's whereabouts. Anyone with information or video regarding the incident is asked to contact the police felony assault unit.

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