Columbus Police Chief Provides Update on Officer Shot in South Linden

A Columbus police officer remains in intensive care after being shot twice during an incident in the South Linden area on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant confirmed during a media briefing on Thursday, April 30, 2026, that the officer had undergone surgery to repair a femoral artery. Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, also confirmed Thursday morning that the officer was out of surgery.

Incident Details

The shooting occurred during a traffic stop near the intersection of Hamilton and Minnesota avenues. According to police reports, the encounter escalated, leading to a search for a suspect.

Gunfire broke out during the search, resulting in several shots being fired and a large police response to the scene. The encounter ended with the suspect dead and the officer injured.