Child hospitalized in critical condition after north Columbus shooting; police investigate circumstances and potential suspects

What is confirmed so far

A child was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in critical condition after a shooting reported in north Columbus. Police said the case remains under investigation and that limited information was immediately available about what led to the gunfire.

The incident was reported in the early morning hours of September 22, 2025, in the 1700 block of East Blake Avenue, an area on Columbus’ Northeast Side. Police have described the case as a felonious assault involving a shooting.

Two victims, one a juvenile

Authorities reported that two victims were found at the scene: one juvenile and one adult. Both were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The juvenile was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Police indicated both victims were expected to survive their injuries.

Investigators have not publicly released names, ages, or further identifying details for the victims, and no suspect information was included in the initial police incident summary.

Scene response and investigation

Police documented the shooting location and established a secured area around the 1700 block of East Blake Avenue while officers and investigators worked to determine what happened. As of the initial updates, dispatch information did not include a description of a suspect, a known motive, or details on whether the shooting occurred inside a residence, outdoors, or in a vehicle-related context.

With cases involving juvenile victims, investigators typically work to clarify the sequence of events, determine where the firearm came from, and identify any witnesses or surveillance footage in the area that could help establish accountability.

What residents should know and how to share information

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Tips can be crucial in the first days of an investigation, particularly when suspect descriptions are limited and when the circumstances of the shooting are still being reconstructed.

• Location: 1700 block of East Blake Avenue, Columbus
• Date and time reported: September 22, 2025, about 6:45 a.m.
• Victims: one juvenile and one adult; both transported for treatment
• Juvenile condition: critical at Nationwide Children’s Hospital at the time of the initial report

Police have not released suspect information or a description of what led up to the shooting.

This story will be updated as additional verified details are released by investigators, including any arrests, charges, or information on the circumstances that preceded the shooting.