1 person shot outside a grocery store in Ohio

(This story has been updated to accurately reflect the latest information and to include photos and video.)

Columbus police have identified a 51-year-old man who died Saturday after being shot outside a University Area grocery store.

Paul Allgood, 51, died Saturday afternoon at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center from his injuries, police said.

Allgood was shot and killed around 2:40 p.m. across the street from Kroger, located at 1350 N. High St.

Police said the shooting happened near the intersection of North High Street and Clark Place, about a mile from Ohio Stadium, the site of Saturday’s football game.

Sergeant James Fuqua said the suspect was wearing dark clothing and possibly a gray hooded sweatshirt. Police have not publicly named a suspect in the shooting.

At approximately 4 p.m., North High Street was closed for two blocks, between West Fifth Avenue and West Seventh Avenue, with yellow police tape. The Kroger remained open, although the Ohio Liquor Store, whose entrance is on High Street, appeared to be closed.

The scene attracted the attention of passers-by in the area, including increased traffic coming from the Ohio State University football game.

The driver of the car, who did not give his name, told The Dispatch that he saw the shooting but was unable to answer questions from reporters before speaking to police.

Highball Halloween in the Short North Arts District, about a mile south of the shooting, was not affected.

A trail of endless spectators leaving the game found the High Street closed. Most appear to have learned of the shooting as they walked past police tape.

Reese Pearson traveled with his 12-year-old son, Dash, from Alexandria, Virginia, to support Nebraska. They rented an Airbnb nearby so they could get away from the game. He works in Washington and is used to seeing the reaction of the police.

“It happens in the city; you just walk on it and let the police do their job,” Reese Pearson said.

He felt disappointed about Corn fieldslost to Bucky until he came across police tape.

“There are actually bigger problems in life,” Pearson said.

Dressed in Buckeyes gear, Mariah and Dan Gray traveled from London, Ontario for the game. They often travel to Columbus to support the Blue Jackets and Buckeyes.

Their friend, a barman, had been murdered about three years earlier in the High Street. Still, they feel good when they get out to the Short North.

“Honestly, I’ve never felt unsafe here,” Dan Gray said.

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