More city leaders weigh in on Short North shooting [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Columbus police officers continue to work to find whoever opened fire in the Short North early Sunday morning, injuring 10 people, city officials are echoing the department’s call for the community to step up.

Emmanuel Remy, Columbus City Councilmember and Public Safety & Criminal Justice committee chair, said what occurred in the Short North over the weekend is unacceptable. He said he was stunned to learn this weekend’s mass shooting marks the 12th mass shooting for the city since the start of 2023.

“Oh my God. I mean the numbers are staggering,” Remy said.

Remy said its clear where the blame should be placed for the gun violence happening in the city.

“People at the statehouse have made it explicitly easy to get guns in this community, in this state, and …