Columbus, Ohio Shooting Today: The Columbus Division of Police confirmed a fatal shooting at the Avalon nightclub. It happened at 2025 North 5th Street, near North 4th and Spring streets, around 1:45 a.m. on Friday. The incident took the lives of two people and injured two others.
What Happened in Downtown Columbus, Ohio?
Police officers from the Columbus Division say a shooting happened Friday morning at the Avalon nightclub in downtown Columbus. They received several calls about shots fired at around 1:45 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a man dead. He was pronounced dead at 1:58 a.m.
Casualties and Injuries
Two people lost their lives in the shooting, and two others were injured. The first victim, a man, was found dead at the scene. Two other victims were transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. One victim died at 2:45 a.m. from their injuries. The other is doing better now. A third victim was taken to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Reports say they are in stable condition.
Investigation Ongoing
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting stemmed from an altercation inside the nightclub. The ages of the victims range from 20 to 40 years old. As of now, details on a possible suspect have not been made available, and the investigation is ongoing.
Community Impact
A tragic event has shocked Columbus, raising safety and violence concerns in public spaces. Authorities are asking for anyone with shooting information to come forward and help in the investigation.