Shooting on North Burgess Avenue Leaves One Person in Critical Condition
Columbus police responded to the Hilltop neighborhood Tuesday evening after gunfire left a victim critically injured.
One person was hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting Tuesday evening in Columbus's Hilltop neighborhood.
According to a Columbus public safety dispatcher, officers were called to the first block of North Burgess Avenue around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2026, following a report of a shooting. Emergency responders found one person wounded at the scene, and medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.
The shooting occurred along the unit block of North Burgess Avenue on the city's west side. Local television stations NBC4 and WBNS 10TV reported that police dispatchers confirmed the response and critical transport Tuesday night.
As of Tuesday night, authorities had released no additional details regarding the victim's identity, suspect descriptions, or potential motives.
The Columbus Division of Police is continuing to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Division of Police non-emergency line at (614) 645-4545. Community members wishing to share details anonymously can submit tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.
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One person was hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting Tuesday evening in Columbus's Hilltop neighborhood.
According to a Columbus public safety dispatcher, officers were called to the first block of North Burgess Avenue around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2026, following a report of a shooting. Emergency responders found one person wounded at the scene, and medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.
The shooting occurred along the unit block of North Burgess Avenue on the city's west side. Local television stations NBC4 and WBNS 10TV reported that police dispatchers confirmed the response and critical transport Tuesday night.
As of Tuesday night, authorities had released no additional details regarding the victim's identity, suspect descriptions, or potential motives.
The Columbus Division of Police is continuing to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Division of Police non-emergency line at (614) 645-4545. Community members wishing to share details anonymously can submit tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.
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According to a Columbus public safety dispatcher, officers were called to the first block of North Burgess Avenue around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2026, following a report of a shooting.
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According to a Columbus public safety dispatcher, police were called to the first block of North Burgess Avenue around 7:40 p.m. on a report of a shooting.
Local television stations NBC4 and WBNS 10TV reported that police dispatchers confirmed the response and critical transport Tuesday night.
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According to a Columbus public safety dispatcher, police were called to the first block of North Burgess Avenue around 7:40 p.m. on a report of a shooting.
One critical after southwest Columbus shooting
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Emergency responders found one person wounded at the scene, and medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.
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According to a Columbus police dispatcher, officers responded to the unit block of North Burgess Avenue at approximately 7:40 p.m. One victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Local television stations NBC4 and WBNS 10TV reported that police dispatchers confirmed the response and critical transport Tuesday night.
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According to a Columbus police dispatcher, officers responded to the unit block of North Burgess Avenue at approximately 7:40 p.m. One victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Division of Police non-emergency line at (614) 645-4545.
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Police Main (Non-Emergency) - (614) 645-4545
Community members wishing to share details anonymously can submit tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.
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Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips) - (614) 461-8477