Shooting near Columbus mosque leaves one dead, one injured

One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting near Alrahma Mosque in northeast Columbus, Ohio, on Monday afternoon. While initial reports placed the incident at the mosque, police and federal agents later clarified that the shooting occurred at a nearby apartment complex and was not an attack on the religious institution.

Incident Details and Location

The shooting took place in the 2200 block of Albert Avenue near Westerville Road. According to 10 WBNS, a large section of Albert Avenue was cordoned off with crime scene tape following the incident. The Columbus Dispatch reported that the shooting occurred during an event.

Police told CBS News that an initial investigation suggested the shooting may have stemmed from an altercation. Townhall reported that initial law enforcement claims indicated the altercation occurred outside of the mosque and was not the result of a targeted attack. Further information reported by the Associated Press revealed that the shooting took place at a neighboring apartment complex.

Federal Response

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) confirmed that agents were responding to the scene. In a statement, the ATF said agents "are responding to a reported shooting incident at a mosque in the 2200 block of Albert Ave. in Columbus, OH. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available."

An ATF spokesperson told Newsweek that the investigation was still in its early stages. "This investigation is in its’ infancy," the spokesperson said. "Personnel at the scene are still trying to determine the facts and circumstances that led to the shooting. I can confirm one victim is deceased and the condition of the second victim is unknown. Identities of the victims are not being released."

Victim Status

Authorities confirmed one victim was deceased. The condition of the second victim remained unknown at the time of reporting. The identities of both individuals were not released to the public. Police clarified that the incident was not an attack on the mosque itself, but rather occurred at the adjacent apartment complex.

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Sources

• hindustantimes.com: Shooting near mosque in Columbus, Ohio, leaves 1 dead, 1 injured: What we know so far | Hindustan Times
• townhall.com: Federal Agents Respond to Shooting Near Mosque in Columbus, Ohio

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