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Visitors to the Short North area in Columbus are questioning the city's plans to cut down on violence after a recent shooting. Some community members are calling for increased safety measures, such as more police presence and better lighting, while others are concerned about the potential for over-policing and the need for addressing underlying issues such as poverty and mental health.
Bartenders and attorneys in the Short North area of Columbus, Ohio are reacting to the mayor's request to close businesses at midnight in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Some are concerned about the impact on business, while others believe it is a necessary step to keep the community safe.
Columbus city leaders are asking Short North businesses to shut down voluntarily at midnight for the upcoming weekend as one of several enhanced safety measures being introduced in response to two consecutive weekends with shootings in the popular arts district. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said the request is that businesses will shut down Friday night at midnight and continue to close at that time Saturday and Sunday night. He said the request will likely remain in place "as long as it takes" to reduce the violence in the neighborhood.
Following a second violent weekend in the Short North area of Columbus, a CPD commander addressed the community, urging them to come forward with any information they may have about the incidents. The commander emphasized the importance of community involvement in preventing and solving crimes.
A man was shot and killed in the Short North neighborhood early Sunday morning. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries. The shooting is currently under investigation and no suspects have been identified at this time.
A 21-year-old man named Arthur Pickens was shot and killed in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, early Sunday morning. Police responded to a fight and heard gunfire as they approached, finding Pickens with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital but pronounced dead shortly after. No suspect information is known at this time. This shooting comes just eight days after a string of two shootings in the same neighborhood resulted in ten people being hit by gunfire.
A 22-year-old man named Jawaun Fain was shot and killed in his apartment in Clintonville, Columbus on Friday night. The shooting marks the second fatal incident in Columbus on Friday. The recent string of violence in the Short North is causing residents to be apprehensive about visiting certain areas.
A Short North business owner expressed concern for the safety of the community following a series of shootings that occurred on Saturday. The owner emphasized the need for increased police presence and community involvement to address the issue.
A resident of Short North, Columbus, who woke up to the sound of 30 to 40 gunshots on his street, is calling for more accountability and action from city leaders following a recent rash of shootings that left three people dead and several others injured. While he believes any place could potentially be unsafe due to the prevalence of guns, he does not think the Short North is inherently unsafe. Both the mayor and police chief have issued statements calling for common sense safety laws and greater control over the availability of weapons.
The Short North community in Columbus, Ohio is grappling with mixed emotions after a violent night that saw multiple shootings and stabbings. While some residents are concerned about safety and the need for increased police presence, others are calling for a deeper examination of the root causes of violence in the area. The police have increased patrols in the area and are investigating the incidents.
Columbus police are investigating three overnight shootings, including one in the Short North that injured multiple people and involved multiple officers. One person is in critical condition, and one person died in a separate shooting. The area on North High Street remains closed as detectives and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents investigate. Early-morning crime in the Short North along High Street became an issue last year due to a string of incidents, prompting the Columbus City Council to object to renewing certain establishments' liquor licenses and limiting street food-vending hours.
Multiple people were believed to have been shot in the Short North area of Columbus, Ohio, early Saturday morning. Police shut down multiple blocks and a heavy police presence was seen in the area. The number of victims is not yet known, but no officers were injured. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.