Columbus police are actively searching for two suspects following a violent robbery at a check-cashing business located in the 2000 block of East Dublin-Granville Road on the city's North Side. The incident occurred on the evening of October 16, 2026, around 9:30 p.m. According to law enforcement reports, two individuals entered the business and assaulted two employees, striking them with handguns. During the altercation, one suspect fired a weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to the head for one of the victims. In the chaos, the other suspect was also shot in the hand. Following the assault, the suspects fled the scene with an unknown amount of cash taken from the business safe. The identities of the suspects have not been publicly released, and they remain at large. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the crime or the whereabouts of the suspects to come forward. The Columbus Police Robbery Unit is leading the investigation and can be contacted directly at 614-645-4665. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477). The severity of the injuries sustained by the employees underscores the dangerous nature of the incident, and police are treating this as a high-priority case. The community is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or information that may assist in identifying and apprehending the individuals responsible for this violent crime.