COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 2-year-old boy was seriously injured during a drive-by shooting on the city's southeast side Sunday evening, according to the Columbus Division of Police.
Officers were called on a report of a shooting in the 4000 block of Carlton Avenue just before 9 p.m.
The boy was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in critical condition.
Sgt. Joseph Albert said this was a drive-by shooting and the suspect vehicle is described as a grey or silver four-door sedan.
There is no suspect information at this time.
Albert is urging the person or people involved to "do the right thing."
"This is a 2-year-old little boy who did not deserve this for anything," he said.
The Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting due to the severity of the boy's injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Columbus Police Detective Camp-Donovan at 614-645-2557, the Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 (TIPS).