Four people injured, one critically, in drive-by mass shooting on Columbus’ East Side

One person is in critical condition and three other people were injured in what Columbus police say appeared to be a drive-by shooting Thursday evening on the city’s East Side.

A ShotSpotter alert notified police to several rounds of automatic gunfire in the 480 block of Kimball Place. Moments later, a 911 caller reported that there were several people who were shot.

One of the victims was transported in critical, life-threatening condition to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Downtown, according to a Columbus police 911 dispatcher. Two other victims were transported to local hospitals in stable condition, including one who was grazed in the shoulder.

Witnesses who were at the scene told Columbus police that multiple vehicles were seen in the moments leading up to and after the shooting. One of the victims described a silver or white minivan, and other witnesses described a gray Dodge Challenger. The description of the vehicles has varied among witnesses.

Columbus police have closed off streets in the area and are continuing to interview witnesses. Shell casings outside have been marked and police are reporting on radio the recovery of bullets from inside some homes.

Police are also going door-to-door to see if anyone has Ring camera footage that might help identify the suspects, who drove off from the scene.

This is a breaking news story. Check back at Dispatch.com for updates.

smeighan@dispatch.com

@ShahidMeighan

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Four shot, one critically, in drive-by shooting on Columbus’ East Side