An early-morning blast of gunfire on S. Hague Avenue awoke the Hilltop last Friday, and police claim they have already identified a culprit. Two adults were injured in the incident and sent to a local hospital, where they are expected to survive.
What police say
According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of S. Hague Avenue around 5:13 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. When cops arrived, they discovered two adults with obvious gunshot wounds.
Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital and are anticipated to heal from their wounds, according to the police. The event is also listed on local crime maps, indicating yet another overnight call in the Hilltop corridor.
Investigators are requesting anyone with information to call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS.
Suspect identified and charged
According to the Columbus Division of Police, Michael Mills, the suspect in the case, has been “identified, apprehended, and charged.”
The advertisement indicates that you can reach the Division’s Domestic Violence Unit at 614-645-7225. It did not define the official criminal counts or indicate a court date, which are expected to emerge in court documents.
How to help
Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 or report it through the organization’s online tip site. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
For non-emergency police help, residents can use the Columbus Division of Police contact page, but they should report life-threatening incidents to 911.
Neighborhood context
The 300 block of S. Hague is part of the Hilltop corridor, which city leaders have been working to stabilize through a combination of safety measures and infrastructure renovations. Earlier this year, a Clean and Safe Corridor effort in the Hilltop aimed to combine enforcement with local improvements along Sullivan Avenue.
Legal process
Police have charged Mills in connection with the shooting, but the department’s official statement does not specify the exact charges. Court filings will include these facts and hearing dates.
According to the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit handles connected prosecutions and provides victims with support.
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