Juvenile hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A child is recovering at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after being shot multiple times on the city’s west side late Sunday night.

According to a Columbus police incident report, officers were called to the area of South Central Avenue and West Mound Street after receiving reports of a shooting at 11:07 p.m. Upon arrival police found an unknown aged juvenile suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to Children’s Hospital, where it is expected they will survive.

Police did not have any suspect information of know yet what led to the shooting. CPD asks that anyone with information call the Felony Assault Unit at 614-645-2072 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

The shooting was originally reported as taking place on Harrisburg Pike.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NBC4 WCMH-TV.