Downtown Columbus Shooting Kills 2 Injures 7 Teen Victims

A series of shootings in Columbus and St. Louis have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. In Columbus, an 18-year-old man named Jusiah Mason died after a shooting near South Ludlow and West Town streets, where seven others were also injured; police reported a large gathering of 50 to 80 people in the area and are seeking video evidence from witnesses and businesses. Another Columbus shooting at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing led to Tyrone Gray Jr. being sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of Dontarious Sylvester. In St. Louis, a 16-year-old boy was killed and two others injured in a shooting at Columbus Square after their car was targeted by two armed subjects. Police in both cities continue to investigate these violent incidents and urge the public to provide any relevant information or footage to aid their efforts. The ongoing violence highlights concerns about gun violence in urban areas and the need for community cooperation to help stop it.