COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in north Columbus but police said he is expected to recover from his injuries.
Officers were called to the shooting scene in the 2600 block of Christine Boulevard, near Cleveland Avenue and Interstate 270, around 5:45 p.m.
Police arrived and found the victim, who was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital.
The victim said he walking with his friends when someone in a vehicle started chasing them. The driver of the vehicle began shooting at the group, hitting the victim one time.
The teen was initially listed in critical condition but police said his condition is now stable.
Police said they did not have information available about a possible suspect.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
