Shooting Near Columbus Mosque Leaves One Dead
A shooting near a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, killed at least one person Monday. Police said it was not an attack on the mosque.
- 2200 block of Albert Avenue, near the Alrahma Mosque, is the location.
- 1 victim died; a second victim's condition is unknown, the ATF said.
- An event was underway at the mosque at the time of the shooting.
- The ATF first reported responding to a shooting at the mosque.
Why it matters: The ATF's initial post placed the shooting at a mosque. Columbus police later said the mosque was neither the target nor connected.
- "We want to make it clear this was not an attack on the mosque," said Sgt. James Fuqua.
- An ATF spokesperson said the investigation is in its infancy.
How 9 sources split on this story
Where they split: Early reports differed on whether the shooting happened at the mosque or near it, and police said the mosque was not involved.
Left coverage, 4 sources: The left first relayed the ATF's report of a shooting at a mosque, then updated with police saying the mosque was not attacked.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right framed the event as a shooting near a mosque, focusing on what investigators had confirmed so far.
What’s next: Authorities are working to establish the facts and circumstances behind the shooting.
- Police, the mosque and neighborhood officials had not responded to requests for more details.
- What led to the shooting, and who was involved?
- What is the second victim's condition?
- Why did the initial ATF report place the shooting at the mosque?
