One injured in Saturday evening shooting on Gentian Boulevard near The Hill apartments in Columbus

What happened

A shooting reported Saturday evening on Gentian Boulevard in Columbus left one person injured and prompted an active police investigation near The Hill apartment complex.

Police were called to the area just after 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, in the 3500 block of Gentian Boulevard. The location corresponds to The Hill apartments at 3528 Gentian Boulevard, where officers were seen establishing a secured crime scene and maintaining a visible presence at the front of the complex.

Victim taken to hospital; condition not released

Authorities confirmed that one victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries consistent with the shooting. As of the latest available information, the person’s condition had not been disclosed. Police have not released the victim’s age, gender, or any identifying details.

Investigation status and what remains unknown

No arrests were announced in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Police have not released information indicating whether a suspect was identified, whether a firearm was recovered, or whether there was an ongoing threat to the public beyond the initial response.

Investigators have also not publicly clarified the circumstances leading up to the gunfire, including whether the shooting followed an argument, whether the victim and any potential suspect were known to one another, or whether surveillance footage is being reviewed.

Public safety response and community role

Police urged anyone with information to call 911. In cases like this, investigators typically work to establish a timeline, document physical evidence, interview witnesses, and check for available video from nearby cameras or personal devices. The presence of an established crime scene suggests officers were preserving evidence while detectives worked to determine how the shooting unfolded.

• Incident time: shortly after 7 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Location: 3500 block of Gentian Boulevard, at/near The Hill apartments (3528 Gentian Blvd.)
• Confirmed outcome: one person transported to a hospital
• Status: investigation ongoing; no arrests reported in initial updates

Anyone with information related to the shooting was asked to contact emergency services.

This story will be updated as police release additional details about the victim’s condition, any suspect description, and whether charges are filed.