Police investigating after 17-year-old boy shot in the Hilltop

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Division of Police is investigating after a teenager was shot in the Hilltop on Sunday.

Officers were dispatched at 5:12 p.m. to the 1033 block of Brooks End Court on the report of a shooting.

Upon their arrival, officers located witnesses that informed them there was a group of people who gathered at the back of 880 S. Wayne Avenue.

Two of the males began fighting when an unknown male began shooting at the juvenile victim, police say. The teen was shot one time and was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

The victim is expected to survive his injuries. This incident is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. J. Jude #2155 at 614-645-4141 or Crimes Stoppers at 614-461-8477.