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Police: Man expected to survive after being shot in the chest in west Columbus

Several gunshots were fired by multiple people in the 1000 block of Burlake Drive early Wednesday morning.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 20-year-old man is expected to recover after he was injured in a shooting on the west side of Columbus early Wednesday morning.

According to the Columbus Division of Police, several gunshots were fired by multiple people in the 1000 block of Burlake Drive.

Police say the victim was struck one time in the chest. The victim was given a ride to his home on South Warren Avenue.

The victim was then taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. On Thursday, police said he is expected to survive.

A stole vehicle, handguns and several spent shell casings were recovered at the shooting scene. Multiple apartments and vehicles were struck by the gunfire.

No arrests have been made at this time and Columbus police said no additional information was available.

Anyone with any additional information on this incident is encouraged to call police at 614-645-6818 or Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477). 

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