Shootings near OSU campus, Short North prompt safety concerns from students and businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A shooting near Ohio State University’s campus and in the Short North over the first weekend of September are reigniting concerns over student safety, late-night crime, and the future of local businesses that rely on foot traffic after hours.

Despite the back-to-back incidents, Columbus police say felony assaults, including non-fatal shootings like these, are down citywide compared to the past two years…

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