1 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting Near Columbus Mosque
One person was killed and another was injured Monday afternoon, October 19, 2026, in a shooting near a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, authorities said.
The shooting occurred around 2:10 p.m. in the 2200 block of Albert Avenue, northeast of downtown Columbus. Although an initial federal alert described the incident as a shooting at a mosque, local police later clarified that the shooting happened outside the house of worship and was connected to a dispute at a nearby apartment complex.
What We Know
Columbus police said officers responded to the area following reports of gunfire and found two victims. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second person was injured. The condition of the surviving victim has not been released.
The shooting occurred near the Alrahma Mosque, where an event was taking place inside the building at the time.
Police stressed that the shooting was not an attack on the mosque and was not connected to the religious gathering. Authorities said the dispute that led to the shooting took place outside the mosque at a nearby apartment complex.
The initial report from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives prompted concern because it described a shooting at the mosque. Local authorities subsequently clarified the location and circumstances.
What’s Next
The ATF and Columbus police are continuing to investigate the shooting and determine exactly what led to the dispute and gunfire.
A section of Albert Avenue near Westerville Road has been closed while investigators process the crime scene and gather evidence.
Authorities have not released additional details about the identities of the victims or announced an arrest. The investigation remains active as detectives work to establish a complete timeline of the incident.
