COLUMBUS, OH- The Columbus Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place at Independence Village Drive and Freedom Trail Drive on Monday.
“The victim and his brother were talking to an unknown black male outside of the Thirsty Turtle Bar located in a strip mall on Independence Village Drive,” according to police. “The suspect, without warning, reached up and pulled a necklace off of the victim’s neck.”
The suspect then flashed a gun at the two. The victim and his brother backed away, then the suspect fired a shot at them. The victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to his right foot, and the suspect drove away in a gray vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Columbus Police Felony Assault Detective Pruitt at 614-645-4141 or central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).