The Columbus Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting. According to CPD, officers responded to Tip Top Drive after a report of shots fired around 12:24 a.m. on April 7, 2024. At the scene, CPD officers located a male in the roadway suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
EMS responded to the scene and attempted to resuscitate the victim, but the life-saving measures failed. 17-year-old Bryson Cochran succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Deputy Coroner Elizabeth Allison responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 1:23 a.m.
Two other victims were taken to the hospital for gunshot wound injuries. They are in stable condition. No other details are available at this time.
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