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Man Shot Outside Of Columbus Motel 6; Police Search For Suspect

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A 28 year old man shot Monday night outside of a north Columbus motel is recovering at Riverside Hospital as police search for his shooter.

Columbus police say they found Walter Burton after 11 outside of Motel 6 on North High Street near Worthington.  Police responded after numerous callers reported that at least 10 shots had been fired outside of the Motel 6.  Burton suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg.  He is in critical condition, but is expected to survive.

Police say they don't know the identity of the shooter and that Burton is not cooperating in their search.

Debbie Holmes has worked at WOSU News since 2009. She has hosted All Things Considered, since May 2021. Prior to that she was the host of Morning Edition and a reporter.