16-year-old struck by gunfire overnight

COLUMBUS, OH – Overnight, at 2:14 am, Columbus Police were dispatched to Mt. Vernon Ave. & Johnson St. on the report of gunshots being fired.

Upon arrival, officers found the 16-year-old victim with a minor scratch to the side. He was treated and released by CFD Medics who could not determine if the injury was from an actual gunshot.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Columbus Police Felony Assault Detective Stubblefield at 614-645-4141 or rstubblefield@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).