Officer Shot, Suspect Killed After Traffic Stop Gunfire Exchange
E 14th Ave & Hamilton Ave
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Summary
- A Columbus police officer was shot in the leg during a traffic stop near Hamilton and Minnesota avenues in the Linden area. The incident occurred around 7:18 p.m., and emergency services responded to the scene.
Timeline
The injured officer is in stable condition following surgery after being shot during a traffic stop on April 29th. The bullet struck the officer's femoral artery and responding units applied a tourniquet to slow the bleeding.
The incident took place during a traffic stop.
An update from NBC 4 has confirmed the suspect was killed.
Officials have not released details about what led to the shooting, and the officer’s condition has not been updated.
The injured officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, and multiple police units responded to the scene, blocking nearby streets. Authorities also reported that a suspect was taken into custody following the shooting.
According to reports from local news, a Columbus police officer was shot during a traffic stop around 7:18 p.m. near Hamilton and Minnesota avenues in the Linden area. Reports say the officer was struck in the leg during the encounter.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 14th Ave & Hamilton Ave.
A Citizen user shows video of police with caution tape cordoning off the area. EMS is on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1085 E 17th Ave.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1085 E 17th Ave.
The injured officer is in stable condition following surgery after being shot during a traffic stop on April 29th. The bullet struck the officer's femoral artery and responding units applied a tourniquet to slow the bleeding.
The incident took place during a traffic stop.
An update from NBC 4 has confirmed the suspect was killed.
Officials have not released details about what led to the shooting, and the officer’s condition has not been updated.
The injured officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, and multiple police units responded to the scene, blocking nearby streets. Authorities also reported that a suspect was taken into custody following the shooting.
According to reports from local news, a Columbus police officer was shot during a traffic stop around 7:18 p.m. near Hamilton and Minnesota avenues in the Linden area. Reports say the officer was struck in the leg during the encounter.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 14th Ave & Hamilton Ave.
A Citizen user shows video of police with caution tape cordoning off the area. EMS is on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1085 E 17th Ave.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1085 E 17th Ave.
The injured officer is in stable condition following surgery after being shot during a traffic stop on April 29th. The bullet struck the officer's femoral artery and responding units applied a tourniquet to slow the bleeding.
The incident took place during a traffic stop.
An update from NBC 4 has confirmed the suspect was killed.
Officials have not released details about what led to the shooting, and the officer’s condition has not been updated.
The injured officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, and multiple police units responded to the scene, blocking nearby streets. Authorities also reported that a suspect was taken into custody following the shooting.
According to reports from local news, a Columbus police officer was shot during a traffic stop around 7:18 p.m. near Hamilton and Minnesota avenues in the Linden area. Reports say the officer was struck in the leg during the encounter.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 14th Ave & Hamilton Ave.
A Citizen user shows video of police with caution tape cordoning off the area. EMS is on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1085 E 17th Ave.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1085 E 17th Ave.
The injured officer is in stable condition following surgery after being shot during a traffic stop on April 29th. The bullet struck the officer's femoral artery and responding units applied a tourniquet to slow the bleeding.
The incident took place during a traffic stop.
An update from NBC 4 has confirmed the suspect was killed.
Officials have not released details about what led to the shooting, and the officer’s condition has not been updated.
The injured officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, and multiple police units responded to the scene, blocking nearby streets. Authorities also reported that a suspect was taken into custody following the shooting.
According to reports from local news, a Columbus police officer was shot during a traffic stop around 7:18 p.m. near Hamilton and Minnesota avenues in the Linden area. Reports say the officer was struck in the leg during the encounter.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 14th Ave & Hamilton Ave.
A Citizen user shows video of police with caution tape cordoning off the area. EMS is on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1085 E 17th Ave.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1085 E 17th Ave.
The injured officer is in stable condition following surgery after being shot during a traffic stop on April 29th. The bullet struck the officer's femoral artery and responding units applied a tourniquet to slow the bleeding.
The incident took place during a traffic stop.
An update from NBC 4 has confirmed the suspect was killed.
Officials have not released details about what led to the shooting, and the officer’s condition has not been updated.
The injured officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, and multiple police units responded to the scene, blocking nearby streets. Authorities also reported that a suspect was taken into custody following the shooting.
According to reports from local news, a Columbus police officer was shot during a traffic stop around 7:18 p.m. near Hamilton and Minnesota avenues in the Linden area. Reports say the officer was struck in the leg during the encounter.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 14th Ave & Hamilton Ave.
A Citizen user shows video of police with caution tape cordoning off the area. EMS is on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1085 E 17th Ave.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1085 E 17th Ave.
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Prayers for the Officer
Praying for the officer and their family!!
no, it’s bad but I appreciate your positive optimism. Bad can live anywhere, but there’s certain areas of Columbus my friend that are just bad.
Prayers to the officer 🙏 I hope he will be OK. I read. It’s a gunshot wound to the lake so hopefully that’s good news. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Prayers for the Officer
Praying for the officer and their family!!
no, it’s bad but I appreciate your positive optimism. Bad can live anywhere, but there’s certain areas of Columbus my friend that are just bad.
Prayers to the officer 🙏 I hope he will be OK. I read. It’s a gunshot wound to the lake so hopefully that’s good news. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Prayers for the Officer
Praying for the officer and their family!!
no, it’s bad but I appreciate your positive optimism. Bad can live anywhere, but there’s certain areas of Columbus my friend that are just bad.
Prayers to the officer 🙏 I hope he will be OK. I read. It’s a gunshot wound to the lake so hopefully that’s good news. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Prayers for the Officer
Praying for the officer and their family!!
no, it’s bad but I appreciate your positive optimism. Bad can live anywhere, but there’s certain areas of Columbus my friend that are just bad.
Prayers to the officer 🙏 I hope he will be OK. I read. It’s a gunshot wound to the lake so hopefully that’s good news. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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Prayers for the Officer
Praying for the officer and their family!!
no, it’s bad but I appreciate your positive optimism. Bad can live anywhere, but there’s certain areas of Columbus my friend that are just bad.
Prayers to the officer 🙏 I hope he will be OK. I read. It’s a gunshot wound to the lake so hopefully that’s good news. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼