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Columbus Shooting: Teen Dead, Adult Critical
23 Jul
Summary
- A 15-year-old died after a shooting on July 22.
- An adult was critically injured in the same incident.
- Police are investigating the shooting at Southpark Apartments.
A late afternoon shooting on July 22 in Columbus's South Franklinton neighborhood resulted in a fatality and a critical injury. Officers were dispatched to the Southpark Apartments complex at 750 Canoby Place around 5:48 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. Sadly, a 15-year-old victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. A 19-year-old adult, also shot during the incident, remained in critical condition. Police believe the shooting was an isolated event involving only these two individuals.
Homicide detectives and crime scene technicians are actively engaged in the investigation. They are speaking with witnesses and examining security footage from the area. The identity of the deceased teenager will be released after formal identification and notification of the family.
