Federal authorities are responding to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex near a mosque in Columbus, Ohio.
One person is dead and one person is injured in the shooting.
Initial reports suggested that the shooting occurred inside or near the mosque.
“ATF Columbus Field Division Special Agents are responding to a reported shooting incident at a mosque in the 2200 block of Albert Ave. in Columbus, OH. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available,” the ATF said.
ATF Columbus Field Division Special Agents are responding to a reported shooting incident at a mosque in the 2200 block of Albert Ave. in Columbus, OH. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available. https://t.co/GMbah23MoT
— ATF Columbus (@ATFColumbus) October 19, 2026
However, Columbus police firmly stated that the shooting was NOT an attack on the mosque.
🚨 #UDPATE: SHOOTING IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. Police received a shots fired call at approximately 2:30 PM in the 2200 block of Albert Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.
IMPORTANT: THIS WAS NOT AN ATTACK ON THE MOSQUE ITSELF. The shooting had nothing to do with an attack on the mosque.
There is at least one person dead from gunfire.
ATF Columbus Field Division Special Agents are responding to the reported shooting incident. Police are expected to provide an update as more information becomes available.
More information as it becomes available.
— zach bitango (@ZachBitango) October 19, 2026
The Associated Press reported:
Federal agents responded Monday to a report of a shooting at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, authorities said.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said in a post on X that the location is northeast of downtown Columbus. The area includes a cluster of two-story apartment buildings, in addition to a mosque.
Neither the police, neighborhood officials nor the mosque immediately responded to phone messages seeking further information.
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