Shooting Occurred Thursday Afternoon in Northeast Columbus At approximately 2:20 p.m. on January 16, 2026, officers responded to a gunfire incident in the 2000 block of Nissi Drive near Agler Road. A juvenile was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital, where officials said the victim was expected to survive [1]. No additional details about the circumstances of the shooting were released at the time [1].

Police Have Not Released Suspect Information Investigators have not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive, stating that the investigation remains active as they collect evidence at the scene [1]. Authorities indicated that they are still determining the events that led to the shooting and have not provided any further descriptive information [1]. The lack of suspect details underscores the early stage of the case [1].

Authorities Urge Public to Provide Tips Columbus police have asked anyone with information to contact the Felony Assault Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, emphasizing that community tips could help solve the case [1]. The police request is part of an ongoing effort to gather leads and identify those responsible [1]. No reward or deadline for tips was mentioned in the report [1].