Key Takeaways:
- One person was shot and killed Tuesday night in Columbus’ Hilltop neighborhood, and no suspects have been arrested, ABC6 reported.
- The shooting happened at 58 N. Burgess Ave., near West Broad Street, at about 7:40 p.m.
- The victim had multiple gunshot wounds, went to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and was pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m.
- Columbus police have not identified the victim or released a motive or suspect description.
- Anyone with information can call Columbus police homicide detectives or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
Quick Facts:
What: One person died after a shooting on North Burgess Avenue.
Where: 58 N. Burgess Ave., Hilltop, west Columbus, near West Broad Street
When: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, reported at about 7:40 p.m.; victim pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m.
Who: Columbus Division of Police; one shooting victim, not yet identified
Status: Under investigation
Source: NBC4 Columbus; additional details from ABC6 (WSYX) and 10TV
What Happened
Columbus police officers responded to a report of a shooting at 58 N. Burgess Ave. at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday. The address is in the first block of North Burgess Avenue, near West Broad Street, according to 10TV.
Officers found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds and took the person to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. The victim was pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m.
Police have not identified the victim. No suspects have been arrested. Police have not said what led to the shooting.
What Officials Said
A Columbus police dispatcher told NBC4 Columbus that officers were sent to the unit block of North Burgess Avenue at about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday. Police told ABC6 that the victim died at 8:16 p.m. and that no arrests have been made.
Police have not released further public statements on a suspect, a motive or the circumstances of the shooting.
What This Means for Columbus Residents
The shooting happened on North Burgess Avenue, a Hilltop residential street one block off West Broad Street. Police have not said whether a suspect remains at large or whether residents face an ongoing safety threat.
The reports reviewed by Columbus Frontline did not mention road closures. Residents near the area may see a police presence as detectives investigate.
ABC6 reported the death will be the city’s 59th homicide of 2026. Police have not confirmed that count in the reports reviewed.
Background
In March 2024, Columbus police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of North Burgess Avenue, where they found a juvenile with a gunshot wound. That incident was a separate case, and police have not linked it to Tuesday’s shooting.
What To Do
- Call Columbus police homicide detectives at 614-645-4730 with information about the shooting.
- Submit anonymous tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
- Call 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress.
Columbus Frontline will update as more information becomes available.