Teen shot in Columbus expected to recover

Columbus, OH – On Tuesday, at 4:11 pm, Columbus Police patrol officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of Refugee Rd. on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 18-year-old Tobias Perkins, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was transported to an area hospital in stable condition and is expected to recover from his injuries. This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Felony Assault Unit at 614-645-4141 or gorahood@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).