July Fourth Shooting in Westerville | Columbus News

A July Fourth fireworks display turned deadly in Westerville when a shooting erupted in a nearby parking lot, leaving one man critically injured and two teenage brothers—18 and 19—charged with felonious assault. Police arrived moments after the gunfire, catching the suspects on the spot amid 13 scattered shell casings. The victim’s condition remained unstable as of July 6, and both brothers were slapped with $1 million bail, underscoring the gravity of the case. With multiple agencies investigating and no clear motive yet, the holiday’s joyous spirit was shattered by violence—leaving the community on edge as details unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79790c38939e6018