Mother and 18‑Month‑Old Wounded in Columbus Memorial Day Shooting

Overview

• A 24‑year‑old mother and her 18‑month‑old child were shot on the north side of Columbus and taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital after the incident, which occurred Monday afternoon.
• The child underwent surgery and was initially reported in critical condition while the mother was described as stable and expected to survive.
• Before officers arrived, the victims were driven to the hospital in a private vehicle and the facility enacted a temporary lockdown under its policy.
• Columbus Police say the shooting appears to stem from an ongoing dispute, that the mother and child likely were not the intended targets, and that they have a person of interest but no arrests.
• Authorities are asking witnesses to contact Columbus Police or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers and say their investigation includes witness interviews and background checks on the person of interest.