A shooting near a North Linden bar in Columbus left one person dead and another critically injured. Police continue investigating the incident.
1 Dead in Early Morning Shooting in North Linden
A shooting near a North Linden bar early Friday morning has left one person dead and another critically injured, according to Columbus police.
Officers responded to First Stop Bar and Grill on Oakland Park Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. Authorities say the incident began as a confrontation between two adults that escalated into gunfire.
One victim was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead at approximately 4:53 a.m. The second victim arrived at a hospital on their own and remains in critical condition.
The shooting comes amid ongoing concerns from city officials about violence linked to the establishment. Earlier this week, Zach Klein renewed calls to shut down the bar following a separate shooting on March 22 that injured two people.
City leaders have previously described the location as having a history of violent incidents. In 2025, another double shooting at the bar resulted in an arrest and prompted legal action. Officials say police have responded to numerous calls for service at the location in recent years.
As of Friday, no arrests have been made in connection with the latest shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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