Ohio Shooting Near Columbus Mosque: What We Know as Police Respond
The ATF said its agents were responding to reports of multiple victims near to a mosque in the northeast area of the city Monday.
A shooting occurred near a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, resulting in at least one death, according to reports from police and federal authorities. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) confirmed agents were responding to a report of the incident on the 2200 block of Albert Avenue, which is located near the Alrahma Mosque.
An ATF spokesperson stated that the investigation is just beginning and they are still working to ascertain the details surrounding the shooting. So far, one victim has been confirmed dead, with the status of the second victim remaining unknown. The names of the victims have not been released. Attempts were made to contact the local police department, the FBI, the Alrahma Mosque, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety for additional information. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided.
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