It was here, in a burst of chaos and confusion, that the exchange of gunfire occurred, climaxing in the Columbus shooting.
Precise details of the shooting’s location remain unclear.
Officer and Suspect Wounded
In the ensuing gunfight, an officer was struck in the leg while one of the suspects met a fatal end.
The wounded officer was promptly taken to Grant Medical Center by his partner and is currently undergoing surgery.
The officer’s condition, while still unclear, has been described as “stable” by Brian Steel, Executive Vice President of Fraternal Order of Police Local 9.
However, amidst the perplexity of the Columbus shooting, descriptions of the remaining two suspects have yet to surface.
Aftermath of the Shooting
Following the tumultuous shootout, Interstate 70 in the vicinity of Mound Street remains cordoned off in both directions. Sgt. Albert expects this portion of the highway to remain inaccessible for several more hours.
Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin commented on the Columbus shooting, expressing her prayers for the wounded officer’s recovery. “The injury of any police officer serves as a reminder of the dangers inherent in the work they do to keep us safe,” Hardin said, reinforcing the risks police officers face daily in their line of duty.
