At least 10 people were injured in a shooting in Columbus, Ohio, police said, adding that they were searching for a suspect and a vehicle that may have been involved.
“The vehicle is believed to be a white, 4-door Honda Civic with tinted windows,” the Columbus Division of Police said on social media. “The suspect involved in the shooting was described as a male wearing all black clothing.”
Police posted two pictures they said were of the vehicle, adding that the car may have been involved with a shooting on the 1100 block of N. High St. early Sunday.
The 10 people who were injured in the shooting ranged in age from 16 to 27, police said. Nine were in stable condition and one was in critical condition, police said.
Police in Ohio are currently on the hunt for a suspect and vehicle involved in a shooting that left 10 people injured. The incident took place in a residential neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday night.
According to authorities, the shooting occurred at around 10 p.m. in the area of East Livingston Avenue and South 18th Street. The victims, who range in age from 15 to 50, were all taken to local hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a vehicle fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. Police are now searching for a suspect described as a Black male in his mid-20s, who was seen driving a dark-colored sedan.
Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in an effort to identify the suspect and locate the vehicle involved in the shooting. They are also urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The shooting has left the community shaken and residents concerned for their safety. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has condemned the violence and called for an end to gun violence in the city.
This incident is just one of many recent shootings that have occurred in Ohio and across the country. The rise in gun violence has prompted calls for stricter gun control measures and increased funding for mental health services to address the root causes of violence.
As police continue their search for the suspect and vehicle involved in the shooting, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities. The safety and well-being of the community depend on everyone working together to prevent further acts of violence.
