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Man shot in face while driving in northeast Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man is in critical condition Tuesday after being shot in the face in Columbus’ northeast side.

Police dispatchers said they received a call at 5:35 p.m. that an unidentified suspect shot a 19-year-old man who was in his car near Morse Road and Karl Road. The suspect was in a black sedan and fled the scene.

The victim began driving himself to a local hospital before calling 911, according to the police dispatchers.

Police have not released any information on a suspect as of Tuesday evening.