Southeast Columbus House Party Shooting Leaves Teen Dead, 5 Injured
Columbus, Ohio – A tragic house party shooting on Columbus’ Southeast Side has left one teenager dead and five others injured in the early hours of Independence Day.
Columbus police responded around 2:40 a.m. to multiple reports of gunfire at a residence on the 800 block of Wilson Avenue, just south of Livingston Avenue. Officers arrived to find three victims with gunshot wounds at the scene. Three more victims had already transported themselves to nearby hospitals.
According to Sgt. Joe Albert of the Columbus Division of Police, the shooting occurred after an altercation broke out during the party. Among the six victims were two juveniles and four adults. One of the juveniles, a teenager, was critically injured and later pronounced dead at 3:09 a.m. after being transported by Columbus Division of Fire medics.
The conditions of the remaining five victims have not been officially released, though police said their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Community Leaders React
In response to the incident, Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin expressed frustration and sorrow via social media:
“I am angry and heartbroken that, yet another life was taken, and five more people were injured in a shooting on the South Side last night. This kind of violence never has a place in our city — yet it keeps happening.”
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased teen, pending family notification. As of Friday morning, no suspects have been arrested, and homicide detectives are continuing their investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the Southeast Columbus house party shooting to contact the Columbus Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
Tip Line
Anyone with information is encouraged to call (614) 645-4730 or submit tips anonymously at www.stopcrime.org.
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