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Columbus police investigating shooting death of 14-year-old boy in Franklinton neighborhood

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Columbus police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot killed early Saturday morning in the Franklinton neighborhood.

Authorities say 14-year-old Braiden Johnson was fatally shot around 1:20 a.m. in the 100 block of Dana Avenue.

When officers arrived at the scene, several people were detained.

Officers were told Johnson had been taken to a hospital by a family member, where he was pronounced dead at 1:35 a.m.

The case is being referred to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office to determine any possible criminal charges.