Armed Man Shot After Traffic Stop on Southeast Side Columbus
An armed suspect fleeing a traffic stop was shot and injured by a Columbus police officer Friday evening on the southeast side of the city, according to Sgt. James Fuqua of the Columbus Division of Police.
The incident began around 5:05 p.m. near Burstock Road and Frebis Avenue, when officers attempted a traffic stop. Police say the driver refused to stop and continued to the 1400 block of Burstock Road before exiting the vehicle with a firearm in hand.
Officers believe the suspect may have been running toward a nearby family member’s home. Despite repeated commands to stop and drop the weapon, the man reportedly turned toward police while still holding the gun.
An officer then fired multiple shots, striking the suspect. He was transported to Grant Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and remains in stable condition. Authorities confirmed the firearm was recovered at the scene.
A passenger in the vehicle complied with police commands and was not injured. No officers or civilians were harmed in the confrontation.
“This situation could have been avoided had the suspect complied with the traffic stop,” Sgt. Fuqua said during a press briefing.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has taken over the case, with both the Force Investigation and Crime Scene units responding. Body camera footage from the incident is expected to be released soon.
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