COLUMBUS, OH- The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Wednesday night.

Officers responded to Nationwide Children’s Hospital on a report of a walk-in shooting victim. He suffered gunshot wounds to the leg.

“The victim stated he was driving southbound on I-71 between 11th Avenue and 5th Avenue when an unknown suspect shot into his vehicle, striking him in the leg,” according to police.

This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Howe at 614-645-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

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