One dead, one detained in shooting near Merion Village

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday night on the south side of the city.

According to Columbus police, the shooting happened at approximately 10:47 p.m. on the 1000 block of Parsons Avenue near Marion Village. Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the middle of the street suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was pronounced dead at 10:51 p.m. and witnesses said he was being chased by two other individuals. Police have detained one person and are reviewing a crime camera, which is located near to where the shooting took place.

Police are asking that anyone with information on the shooting to call the CPD Homicide Unit at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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