Ohio Officer Shot Outside Bar While Working Security Assignment

An officer with the Columbus (OH) Police Department was shot and wounded while working a special-duty assignment at a local bar on Friday night.

Staff Writer
July 13, 2020

An officer with the Columbus (OH) Police Department was shot and wounded while working a special-duty assignment at a local bar on Friday night.

According to the Columbus Dispatch, Officer Sontino Williams—a 19-year veteran of the department—suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released.

Columbus Police say they're still investigating the incident and haven't identified any suspects yet.

 

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