Two overnight shootings in south Columbus possibly connected, police say

COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) – Two overnight shootings in south Columbus late Tuesday night are under investigation and may be connected, according to police.

Just before 11:00 p.m. officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of East Gates Street in the Karns Park neighborhood. There, police said, a 16-year-old was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Around 30 minutes later, police arrived at the 1500 block of Smith Road, approximately two miles southeast in the Milbrook neighborhood. The unidentified victim was also hospitalized in stable condition.

Police say they are investigating the incidents as being possibly connected, though do not have any information on suspects or what led to up to the shootings.

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