COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 2-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, authorities said.
. @ColumbusPolice say a 2-year-old boy has died after a shooting. A 1-year-old was also inside and they are unharmed. A “juvenile teenager” who was also in the home has been detained. @10TV pic.twitter.com/kYkRfRkk1J
— Bryant Somerville (@Bryant10TV) August 13, 2020
According to WSYX and WBNS, the incident occurred about 8 p.m. at a North Monroe Avenue home. The toddler suffered a gunshot wound and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police said a teenager and another child were home when the shooting occurred, WSYX reported. Authorities have detained the teen and continue to investigate the case, according to the news outlet.
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