Update on Muskingum Ave. Shooting

ZANESVILLE, OH – Zanesville Police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning in the Muskingum Avenue area.

At around 9:45am ZPD received a 911 call in reference to a shooting. Officers and detectives responded to the lot of 1018 West Main Street where they found a male that appeared to have been shot and physically assaulted. Authorities said the shooting took place at a shop on Muskingum Avenue.

“I believe the shooting that occurred here on 1010 Muskingum Avenue. One individual has been transported to the hospital for his injuries right now. We do have a person of interest in custody at this time. We also have numerous witnesses that we have been speaking to,” said Det. Sgt Phil Michel.

Detective Sgt. Michel said while the suspect was being escorted to the police cruiser he attempted to take an officer’s gun. The suspect was taken to the Zanesville City Jail. Police said the victim who hasn’t been identified has since been transferred to a Columbus hospital where he’s listed in critical condition.

The shooting remains under investigation.