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17-year-old injured in southeast Columbus shooting; 16-year-old suspect charged

Police said the shooting happened at Greys Lane and Celtic Lane around 4:35 p.m.
8:08 AM EDT August 24, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 17-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting in southeast Columbus Monday afternoon, according to police.

Police said the shooting happened at Greys Lane and Celtic Lane around 4:35 p.m.

The boy was taken to Grant Medical Center. His condition was initially listed as critical, but he has improved and is now listed as being stable.

Police said three juvenile suspects were taken into custody after leading officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended at Melrose Avenue and Wedge Street.

Police said one of them is 16 years old and is charged with one county of felonious assault.

Police said they recovered a gun they believe was used in the shooting.

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