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Federal agents respond to a reported shooting at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, officials say

Oct 19, 2026, 12:39 PM | Updated: 2:06 pm

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federal agents responded Monday to a report of a shooting Monday 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.

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