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One person dead after shooting near an Ohio mosque

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today at 8:37 AM
Published 8:42 AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (NBC, KYMA) - A shooting Monday near a mosque in Columbus leaves one person dead.

The Columbus Police Department said the mosque, which was hosting an event was not targeted in the attack.

One person was also injured in the shooting, their condition has not been released.

Preliminary information indicated people were exiting a funeral at the mosque when shots were fired. The shooting reportedly happened at an apartment complex near the place of worship.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

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