COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A male suspect struck a 15-year-old in the mouth with a handgun and fled the North Side scene Thursday evening.
NBC 4 reported with the FAST FACTS.
CPD was called to 5860 Roche Dr. at about 5:13 p.m. on reports of a shooting.
Officers found a 15-year-old male victim upon arrival. Officers discovered the juvenile was not shot but had been struck in the mouth with a handgun.
The teen said he walking in the area when a black male approached him. He and the suspect became involved in a physical altercation.
The suspect pulled out a handgun and assaulted the victim.
The victim said the suspect left the area quickly after the assault.
The juvenile was transported to a local hospital in stable condition where he was treated for his injuries.
CPD continued to investigate the felonious assault. Anyone with information was asked to call 614-645-4545.
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