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Police say 2-year-old girl killed in 'non-intentional shooting' in east Columbus

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A 2-year-old girl is dead after a shooting Monday night in east Columbus.

Columbus police say officers went to the 1500 block of East Long Street just before 8:40 p.m. on a reported shooting.

When officers arrived, they found Va'Niyah Mason shot. The girl was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead at 9:13 p.m.

Officials say the shooting was "non-intentional." No charges have been filed.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the case.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).