Police investigate after juvenile shot late Saturday in southeast Columbus neighborhood on Rivercreek Bay Way

Incident reported just before midnight

Columbus police are investigating a nonfatal shooting that left a juvenile injured late Saturday night on the city’s southeast side. Officers were dispatched shortly before midnight to the 3900 block of Rivercreek Bay Way after a report that someone had been shot.

Responding officers located a juvenile with a gunshot wound. The child was transported by medics to Grant Medical Center for treatment. As of Sunday, police had not announced any arrests or released suspect information, and the investigation remained active.

What is known — and what has not been released

Police have not publicly identified the victim or provided the victim’s age, citing the individual’s juvenile status. Investigators also have not released information about what led up to the shooting, whether the incident occurred indoors or outdoors, or whether any weapon has been recovered.

Authorities had not indicated whether the juvenile was the intended target, whether multiple shots were fired, or whether there were additional victims. The condition of the juvenile beyond being taken to the hospital has not been detailed publicly.

How detectives typically build early timelines in nonfatal shootings

In the initial phase of a shooting investigation, detectives generally work to establish a clear timeline using a combination of witness interviews, physical evidence recovered at the scene, and available video. In neighborhoods where homes and vehicles commonly use cameras, investigators often seek doorbell footage, security video, and recordings from passing vehicles that may help identify vehicles or individuals connected to the shooting.

• Locating and interviewing witnesses who were in the immediate area near the time of the gunfire
• Documenting the scene, including any shell casings and damage consistent with gunfire
• Reviewing nearby surveillance and privately owned camera footage when available
• Confirming the victim’s movements before and after the shooting through interviews and records

Public requests for information

Police are asking anyone with information that could help identify a shooter or clarify what happened to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

Anyone who saw or heard anything near the 3900 block of Rivercreek Bay Way late Saturday is encouraged to report details, including video that may capture vehicles or people in the area.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released as detectives confirm facts and pursue leads.