Suspect Flees After Vehicle Crash in Active Shooter Case, Columbus OH


An active shooter fled the scene after a vehicle crash near E Whittier St and Lockbourne Rd. The vehicle is smoking and may catch fire. At least one person is injured. A perimeter is set and roads are closed while officers search for the armed suspect.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 4 Far Northwest
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Transcript:
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We have a situation going on with a shooter on the loose.
00:03
We were, officers were chasing me, they got to a crash.
00:06
I need medics and at least an engine, I think this car might catch on fire.
00:11
Smoking pretty good to cause it in Lockmore.
00:15
However, Have them come in from Whittier, if you could.
00:17
We have a bit perimeter set up.
00:19
All the streets are going to be shut down due to this armed individual that's still on the loose.
00:24
Mr. Receive, we're going to send two medical injured.
00:26
Probably that.
00:27
Yeah, we have at least one person injured out here.
00:29
The shooter that was in the car that the officers were behind is still on the loose.
00:34
And I'm checking on the other occupants right now.
00:36
But yeah, I've got one vehicle smoking pretty good here.
00:39
It's probably going to catch them on fire.
00:40
Mr. Receive.
00:41
And yes, try to give them to come in from Whittier, if Whittier northbound towards Cossett.
00:46
They're not going to be, 15 isn't going to be able to get southbound on Lockborn here.
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Location mentioned:
E Whittier St & Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43206
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