COLUMBUS, Ohio-A 2-year-old boy, Deavaughn Shealey Jr., was critically injured in a shooting during a family barbecue in Columbus. The incident occurred on Carlson Avenue, where a gray sedan circled the block multiple times before someone inside fired shots. Deavaughn was struck in the back of the head and remains in critical condition. The Columbus police homicide unit is investigating due to the severity of his injuries. Family members expressed shock and frustration, believing the shooters targeted the gathering deliberately. The neighborhood, described as troubled by some residents, has seen previous incidents of violence.
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