COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 29-year-old man was shot Wednesday morning during an altercation after attempting to steal a vehicle in the Hilltop neighborhood, according to the Columbus Division of Police.
The incident occurred in the 200 block of South Richardson Avenue shortly after 9:30 a.m.
The shooting victim was transported to Grant Medical Center and his condition was described by police as stable.
Police said the suspected car thief was shot by the owner of the vehicle. Details leading up to the shooting are still under investigation by police.
The car believed to be involved in the incident was found crashed into a utility pole on South Richardson Avenue.
The shooter, who was not identified, was arrested and charged with one count of felonious assault.
Columbus police are warning people who may see their car being stolen or are worried about someone canvassing a neighborhood to step back and not get involved.
“We don't need you to interact with them. What we do need you to do is gather some information that will help us out," Columbus police Lt. Julie Williams said. "If you can get a description of your vehicle, if you happen to have their tag that would be helpful.”