Teens charged after confrontation with police at south Columbus park
Columbus police responded to a call of shots fired near Lincoln Pool and the Barack Community Center at 3:10 p.m. Officers on bicycles located three teenagers in a parking lot. When encountering them, a 15-year-old suspect immediately ran away. He was arrested and police said they recovered a reported stolen firearm that he threw near the pool while running away.
The 15-year-old has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, receiving stolen property, tampering with evidence, and obstructing official business.
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A 16-year-old boy that stayed in the parking lot ignored commands given by officers and crouched near a parked vehicle, according to police. When an officer approached, he allegedly showed he had a gun, and the officer shot him. Police said the officer that shot the teen has been with CPD for two years.
Police did not release the identity of the officer, citing Marsy's Law.
CPD said officers rendered medical aid before the teen was taken to a hospital in what was described as stable condition. The boy was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, tampering with evidence, and obstructing official business.
The third suspect stayed in the parking lot and complied with police. Officers recovered a BB gun from that teen, a 15-year-old. Police said no charges have been filed against him at this time.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.
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