COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced on Thursday additional security measures that will take place in the Short North starting this upcoming weekend.
Ginther said there will be a “significant” increase of officers patrolling the neighborhood in uniform and in plain clothes. Additionally, there will be additional officers on bike and foot patrol.
The additional patrol will take place between midnight and 4:30 a.m. and will focus on certain areas in the neighborhood, such as parking lots and parking garages.
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Ginther said authorities will be enforcing the city curfew currently in place for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17.
The mayor said these measures will be in place until further notice.
The increased security measures come after Sunday’s shooting in the Short North where 10 people were injured.
While one person did turn himself and is charged for allegedly driving a suspect vehicle in the shooting, at least four shooters remain at large.
Columbus Assistant Police Chief LaShanna Potts said the police division had received several tips and information from community members regarding the shooting. Potts added that the information is leading detectives in the right direction of identifying a possible suspect.
Prior to Sunday’s shooting, the safety measures have been in place in the Short North:
- Mobile food vendors are assigned to specific areas that can be reserved.
- Paid parking in the Short North is extended to midnight.
- Expanded COTA service until 11 p.m.
- Fifteen designated rideshare pickup zones from midnight to 4 a.m. in parking-restricted areas.