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Police Identify Officer Who Was Target Of Gunshots

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Police Police identify officer who was target of gunshots last week.

Columbus police have identified the officer they said was the target of shots fired while he was working special duty last week at a northeast side apartment complex.

The Columbus Division of Police said Sergeant Lee Hurst is a 10-year police veteran. Last week, police reported Sgt. Hurst fired back. 

Hurst sustained minor injuries during the incident. Columbus police said no one has been arrested. Their investigation continues.