Christopher Cooper-Patton, 18, was found with a gunshot wound on the evening of March 31, 2026, near Carlton Avenue and Elaine Road in Columbus, Ohio. Emergency responders transported him to Mount Carmel East in critical condition; he died of his injuries on April 4, 2026.

The Columbus Division of Police homicide unit is investigating. Officials have not released details about what led to the shooting, and no information about suspects has been made public.

Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Did anyone in the area see or hear anything that night?