COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 16-year-old old boy was injured in a north Columbus shooting Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
Police say while officers were on their way to a reported shooting in the 5800 block of Cleveland Avenue, they were told the victim left the area in a vehicle.
Moments later, officers responded to the 5700 block of Arborwood Court on a report of another shooting.
When officers arrived to Arborwood Court, officers found the 16-year-old boy who was transported from the original Cleveland Avenue location.
The boy was suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body and was taken to the hospital where he is listed as stable.
Officers later learned the victim was in a fight with an unknown person who then pulled out a gun and shot the boy.
The incident is still under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
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