COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two people were killed and six others were injured in separate shootings across the city of Columbus this weekend.
One of the victims was a juvenile and all of those who were injured are expected to be OK, police say.
In total, there have been five shootings since 5 p.m. Saturday. Each incident remains under investigation and no suspect information has been released at this time.
Saturday
5:51 p.m. | Two people were injured in a shooting Saturday evening in the Milo Grogan neighborhood.
Police say the shooting happened in the area of East 3rd and Lexington avenues around 5:50 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
The victim was taken to Grant Medical Center in serious condition. A short time later, police say a second victim arrived at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the hand.
Both victims are expected to be OK.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Rowlands at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
6:50 p.m. | A 28-year-old man is dead after a shooting outside of a gas station in southeast Columbus Saturday evening.
Officers were called to the 2600 block of Noe-Bixby Road around 6:50 p.m. on reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man, later identified as Michael Simmons, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Simmons was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital where he was pronounced dead just after 7:20 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
South Linden
9:42 p.m. | Three people were shot Saturday evening in the area of East 13th and Cleveland avenues in South Linden, police say.
Police found one victim in the 1100 block of East 12th Avenue. Two other victims reportedly arrived at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds. Police say all of the victims are expected to survive their injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Gasaway at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
11:29 p.m. | Police say a 36-year-old man is dead after a shooting on the city's northeast side Saturday night.
Officers were called to the 800 block of Murray Avenue, near East 5th Avenue, just before 11:50 p.m. on a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Dajuan Rios suffering from a gunshot wound.
Rios was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead just after 3:20 a.m. Sunday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Columbus Police's Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
Sunday
6:19 a.m. | A juvenile was injured in a shooting Sunday morning in the area of Lockbourne and Smith roads.
When officers arrived to the area, they found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The juvenile was taken to a nearby hospital and described by police as stable. Police say the victim is expected to recover from their injury.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Orahood at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
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Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther's office released a statement to 10TV on Sunday saying, "Violence is never acceptable, and we remain committed to protecting and accelerating the progress we have made in significantly reducing the number of homicides and violent crime in the City of Columbus. This work is ongoing, and it requires that we continue to deploy a comprehensive safety strategy — prevention, intervention and enforcement — in collaboration with our neighbors and partners in every corner of Columbus.
"With the help of this community, I am confident we will see further signs of progress and momentum, and achieve the safety, security and stability that all our neighborhoods deserve."