Authorities in Georgia confirmed that nine people under the age of 18, including a 5 year old, were wounded after shots rang out at a gas station.
Officers from the Columbus Police Department responded Friday around 10 p.m. and found multiple gunshot victims amid a large group of people.that an altercation apparently took place at a party nearby, and it spilled over to the gas station when the shooting began. "I am committed to assuring you that we will find the person or persons responsible for this senseless crime," he said.Blackmon said detectives have spoken with witnesses, some of whom are cooperating, while others are not.
The victims, whose names were not released, ranged in age from 5 to 17. Seven males and two females were hurt, police said. As of Saturday afternoon, at least four had been discharged from hospitals where they were treated, Blackmon said.Blackmon urged parents in the community to "know where your children are and what they have in their possession."— Mayor B.H.
"I'm so grateful to God that we didn't have anyone lose their life," Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson III said. "I'm tired of seeing folks having a disagreement or argument or maybe even a fistfight who then think they have to reach for a gun. That's just got to stop. We've got to find a way in the community to reclaim our young people."
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