Columbus police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting incident that sent a tow truck driver to the hospital.
Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton said the incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday on the 600 block of 22nd Street South as employees of a towing company attempted to repossess an automobile at a residence. Shelton said a group of 12 to 15 people confronted the tow company employees and multiple shots were fired from somewhere in the group.
“The wrecker driver was grazed on the head with some type of projectile,” Shelton said. “He was treated and released at Baptist hospital. Thankfully the wrecker company records their activities, and we do have a good video of the incident. I anticipate an arrest in the case.”
State law allows motor vehicles to be repossessed by lenders from driveways, public parking lots and public streets.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Columbus Police Department at 662-244-3500, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151 or leave an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips mobile. Tips through Crime Stoppers are always anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.
