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EAST COLUMBUS -- Right now, Columbus Police are searching for the man suspected of firing shots into a large crowd in East Columbus.

Police say officers were responding to reports of a large fight on South Champion Avenue when the shots were fired.

SWAT officers were called to the scene after the gunman ran into a home.

Officers returned fire, and are still searching for the suspect.

They're not sure if he was hurt.
Thursday, May 17 2012, 6:18 AM EDT

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