83-year-old man shot defending himself during armed carjacking attempt

COLUMBUS, OH – January 5, 2022, at 5:41pm, the 83-year-old victim was standing outside his vehicle in a carwash bay in the rear of Marathon, 6750 Refugee Rd.

Two suspects approached the victim and demanded the victim’s car keys at gunpoint. The suspects shot the victim and fled on foot without stealing the victim’s car. The victim is expected to survive his injuries.

Attached are still photos from surveillance footage of the two suspects. Anyone with info and/or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact CPD’s Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665 or mlongworth@columbuspolice.org o