Three shot in separate Saturday morning incidents

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Three people were injured or killed from gunshot wounds Saturday morning in seemingly unconnected incidents.

Police said they responded to reports of gunshots fired near Interstate 270 and W. Broad Street early Saturday morning. Police said they contacted the caller, who was traveling on I-270 North when they said they witnessed a black car whose driver brandished a firearm.

Police said the caller, who was traveling in a blue 2022 Chrysler, witnessed gunshots fired and then drove to meet police at a gas station. At approximately 6:12 a.m., police were dispatched to a local hospital to speak with a gunshot victim who transported herself to get medical care. The victim confirmed with police she had been in the same area the caller had described, had heard gunshots and then realized she had been struck.

Police said they have all parties involved, and the incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Felony Assault Unit Detective Adam Federer at (614)-645-4011.

Around 6:42 a.m., Columbus police responded to the 400 block of East Welch Avenue in the Vassor Village neighborhood after reports of a shooting. One person was pronounced dead at 6:51 a.m., police said. They have not offered further information.

A third shooting occurred around 11:17 a.m., according to police, who responded to a call of a gunshot wound near E. Whittier Street and Rhoads Avenue. Police said the victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive the injury. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Dave Mancini at (614)-645-4141.

Anyone with information about any of these three incidents is encouraged to contact police or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers to leave tips anonymously at (614)-461-TIPS (8477). Police have not indicated these incidents are connected.