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14-year-old killed, 17-year-old hurt in Mount Vernon-area shooting

The shooting happened in the 500 block of North Champion Avenue just before 8:45 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 14-year-old boy was killed and a 17-year-old was injured after a shooting in the Mount Vernon area last week, according to the Columbus Division of Police.

The shooting happened on Dec.30 in the 500 block of North Champion Avenue just before 8:45 p.m. 

When the officers arrived at the scene, they found the teens suffering from gunshot wounds. 

Both victims were taken to Grant Medical Center. 

The 14-year-old was pronounced dead at 10:43 p.m. Police did not release the boy's name.  

Police say the 17-year-old is in critical condition. 

Officers do not have any suspect information at this time. 

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