Police investigating northeast Columbus shooting as domestic violence

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was hospitalized after a shooting in northeast Columbus just after midnight Saturday.

Dispatchers said police responded to reports of a shooting at the 4900 block of Cherry Bottom Road at 12:26 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, they found one victim with a gunshot wound to the lower body.

Police said they are investigating the incident as domestic violence, and arrested 41-year-old Brandon Harvey at the scene.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition and is suspected to survive.

Police said there have been nine domestic violence homicides this year in Columbus, and the city is actively working to reduce domestic violence incidents in central Ohio. If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network offers resources to help. You can also reach the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or by texting "BEGIN" to 88788.