Crime

Pregnant 17-year-old girl in critical condition after shooting in Columbus

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A pregnant 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday in Columbus that left two injured, according to the Columbus Police Department.

Police said the call came in at 1:12 a.m. to the shooting in the 2600 block of Juniper Avenue. Two females, ages 17 and 18, were injured in the shooting, according to police.

Police said the 18-year-old was treated at a local hospital for multiple gunshot wounds and was listed in stable condition Sunday.

The 17-year-old was taken to an Atlanta area hospital, where she was in critical condition Monday afternoon, police said.

No arrests have been made in the case, according to police.

Kelby Hutchison
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.
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