Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 person Dead after East Columbus Gas Station Shooting
1 person Dead after East Columbus Gas Station Shooting

1 person Dead after East Columbus Gas Station Shooting

Police in Columbus are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning at a gas station on the cityโ€™s East Side.

According to authorities, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Eagle Fuels Gas Station in the Leawood neighborhood just before 5 a.m.

When police arrived, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound at the gas station. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced dead at 5:38 a.m.

Investigators said the scene appeared to be centered around a silver sedan parked at one of the fuel pumps, with the driverโ€™s side door left open.

Authorities have not released the identity of the victim or provided details about any suspect. The investigation is ongoing.


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