According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, 25-year-old Willi Malik Harris Jr was found fatally shot in a wooded area located off of Victory Drive near Airview Drive in Columbus on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The address is located near the 3100 block of Victory Drive.
According to Bryan, the victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 4:44 p.m. There has been no information on a possible suspect or arrest in the case at this time. The case is being treated as a homicide.
The fatal shooting marks the second fatal shooting in Columbus along the Victory Drive corridor in less than 24 hours. On Saturday, April 27, 2024, 77-year-old Andrew Jackson was fatally shot near a smoke shop in the 4300 block of Victory Drive. That case remains under investigation by Columbus police.
According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, 77-year-old Andrew Jackson was shot in the 4300 block of Victory Drive on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The shooting occurred near a local smoke shop.
Columbus first responders responded to the scene and transported Jackson to Columbus Piedmont Midtown Medical Center for treatment, where he succumb to his injuries in the hospital's Emergency Room. Jackson was pronounced dead at the hospital's ER at 7:55 p.m.
Officials have released no additional details about the shooting at this time. The case is being investigated by Columbus Police.
According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, 16-year-old Devonte Cage was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Manchester Expressway in Columbus near the area of the Gateway Walmart early Sunday morning. At some point initial reports indicate Mr. Cage was exiting the vehicle he was in and was struck by a second vehicle.
Bryan confirms the victim was pronounced dead on the scene at 2:08 a.m. There have been no additional details provided about the accident at this time. The case remains under investigation.
According to Columbus Police, officers were dispatched to the area of Macon Road near Lakeshore Road in reference to shots fired around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024. When officers arrived on the scene they discovered two vehicles that had gunshot defects to them. Police also discovered to individuals inside the vehicles suffering from gunshot wounds.
The two victims were transported to Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus for treatment. The first victim identified as 16-year-old Daryus Bryant succumb to his injuries and was pronounced dead at Piedmont's Emergency Room at 12:53 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
The second victim has been identified as a classmate of Bryant's. According to Columbus Police, Clarence Flavors was also transported to a Columbus area hospital and rushed into surgery. His condition is unknown at this time.
The Columbus Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit has assumed the lead in the investigation and ask anyone with any information to contact Corporal Roy Green at (706)225-4251.
The two victims were in Columbus for their high school prom which was being held in Columbus on Saturday evening. Daryus Bryant was a well known student athlete at Manchester High School and had several offers that he was pursuing. His father was is an offensive coordinator at the school and is asking people in the Columbus community to step up and bring his sons killer to justice.
The case remains under investigation.
According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, 6-month-old Keniyah Gates was pronounced deceased on September 25 ,2023. Following the infants death the GBI conducted a death investigation and has ruled the child's death was due to blunt force head trauma.
Police have arrested the mother of Keniyah, Shantra Gates in connection to the infants death.
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Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms 18-year-old Earkus Porter was fatally shot in the 700 block of Parkwood Drive in Columbus early Sunday morning. Bryan confirms Porter was pronounced dead at 2:21 a.m. and had sustained gunshot injuries.
The shooting took place on Parkwood Drive in the Belvedere Park neighborhood of Columbus. At this time police have made no announcements of an arrest or suspect in connection to the case.
The case remains under investigation by CPD's Violent Crimes Unit and further details are expected to be released later.
According to information released by CPD, members of the Columbus Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit arrested 19-year-old Trinity Farley on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, on warrants for murder and armed robbery.
Police suspect Farley was involved in the fatal shooting of William Brown on Monday, January 8, 2024. Police were called to the 2300 block of Fort Benning Road on January 8, in reference to a shooting. Police arrived and located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported to Piedmont Midtown Medical Center where he succumb to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:51 p.m. according to the Muscogee County Coroner's Office.
In late January, CPD arrested 19-year-old Devaris Binn in connection to the death of Brown. Binn has been charged with murder and armed robbery in connection to the Brown's death and is being held in the Muscogee County Jail.
Columbus police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Brown, which marked the first homicide in Columbus in 2024. Police note that additional arrests may be coming in connection to the case.
Columbus police report on Sunday, February 11, 2024, a business located in the 800 block of 12th Street was burglarized. Police say a suspect entered the business by pulling the door open with the use of a vehicle.
The suspect then made entry into the business, where there was a dog located inside. The burglary suspect fatally shot the dog once they were inside of the business.
Police have not mentioned what was taken from the business during the course of the burglary. The incident at the business on 12th Street on Sunday is the latest in an uptick in business burglaries that CPD is investigating.
Police have not made any mention of a possible suspect or arrests at this time. The case remains under investigation.
According to Columbus Police officers were called to the 2900 block of 12th Avenue on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived they located two victims, one male and one female that were suffering from gunshot injuries.
The two shooting victims were transported to Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus for treatment. Both victims injuries were listed as non-life threatening.
Shortly afterwards police announced an arrest in connection to the case. Officer's charged Adrian Roberts in connection to the shooting. Police say the case is related to a domestic incident.
Roberts has been booked into the Muscogee County Jail, where jail records show he is facing 15 charges including; aggravated assault, cruelty to children, charges related to family violence, obstruction of law officers, fleeing or attempting to elude officers, theft by taking a firearm and theft by taking an automobile, in addition to other charges. Roberts is being held in the Muscogee County Jail.
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Columbus police responded to the 900 block of Fleming Avenue in reference to a shooting. When police arrived they located at 48-year-old male that had sustained a gunshot wound to the torso. The victim was transported to Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus for treatment but succumb to his injuries.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has identified the victim as Lacoya Whittlesey, age 48. He was pronounced dead at 4:33 p.m. at Piedmont Midtown by Dr. Waldman in Piedmont's Emergency Room.
Shortly after the shooting Columbus police named a suspect in the shooting. Columbus Police are seeking to located 35-year-old Rwanda Hill in connection to the shooting. Police ask anyone with any information Hill's whereabouts to call 911. Police say she is considered armed and dangerous.
The case remains under investigation.
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According to the Houston County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 9:49 p.m. deputies from the agency were dispatched to the 100 block of Oakwood Drive in Bonaire in reference to a call of shots fired.
When deputies arrived the the residential neighborhood, they discovered that two residential structures had been struck by gunfire. In addition a vehicle at a third residence had also been struck by bullets.
Deputies were combing over the scene in the Oakwood Drive area, when Houston County 911 received a call of a male victim that had walked into Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins suffering from a gunshot wound. The victims injury was listed as non-life threatening.
Deputies believe that the victim at the hospital was involved in the incident that took place on Oakwood Drive. An investigation is still ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call Sergeant Chris Ross at the Houston County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at (478)542-2085 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at (478)742-2330.
Columbus police were called to an apartment in the 2300 block of Fort Benning Road on Monday, January 8, 2024, in reference to the shooting. When police arrived they located a male that had been shot inside of an apartment at the complex.
The victim was transported to Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus for treatment but succumb to his injuries. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 6:51 p.m.
Bryan has identified the victim as William Thomas Brown, 39. The victim sustained multiple gun shot injuries according to the coroners office. Police have not announced any suspect information at this time.
The death marks the first homicide in Columbus/Muscogee County in 2024. According to our records and tally the City of Columbus recorded 55 homicides in 2023.
Monday's homicide remains under investigation by the Columbus Police Department.
According to information released by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office on Friday, January 5, 2024, at around 6:20 p.m. an incident occurred in the parking lot of the Walmart store located in the 6000 block of Harrison Road.
Information released by the sheriff's office indicates that a male was sitting in the lower parking lot inside of his vehicle when he was approached by another male. The approaching male attempted to make entry into the vehicle and the driver started the vehicle. Shortly afterwards the male subject that had attempted to gain entry fired shots through the passenger window of the car.
The driver of the vehicle was injured and struck in the leg. The driver attempted to flee from suspect by driving around the back of the Walmart store and then around to the lower entrance, where he was able to run inside the store for help.
Bibb County Deputies and members of hte SRT Unit were able to nab the suspect moments later in the parking lot of the Dollar Tree store located nearby. The suspect has been identified as Ja'Quan D'Oderick Andrews, age 21. He was transported to the Bibb County Jail and faces charges of Aggravated Assault. He is being held without bond at this time.
The victim in the shooting was transported Atrium Health in Macon for treatment. He is listed in stable condition. There were no other injuries reported in the incident.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Albany Police are seeking to gather information and clues in the homicides of Brianna Mitchell, Kemarion Peterson, and Larry Calloway. All three persons were victims of homicides in Albany in 2023.
On August 3, 2023, 34-year-old Brianna Mitchell was one of two women shot in the 1300 block of E. Society Avenue in Albany. Mitchell was transported to Phobe Hospital in Albany, where she later died of her injuries.
Investigators with the Albany Police Department ask anyone with any information on the fatal shooting of Mitchell to contact (229)431-2100 or CrimeStoppers at (229)436-TIPS.
Just a month later on September 2, 2023, 19-year-old Kemarion Peterson was found fatally shot outside of his apartment in the 2300 block of Nottingham Way in Albany. The teen had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Albany Police ask anyone with any information on the death of Peterson to call (229)431-2100 or Crime Stoppers at (229)436-TIPS.
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 23, 2023, Albany Police responded to a residence in the 800 block of 7th Avenue where they found 39-year-old Larry Calloway had been shot multiple times. He was found by the backdoor of a residence and was deceased upon arrival by first responders.
Albany Police ask anyone with any information on the case to contact (229)302-0794 or (229)436-TIPS to reach the Crime Stoppers line.
Police have turned to their social media presences as a way to attempt to help get clues in these cases and bring a level of closure to the victims families in these cases.
According to Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman, police in Phenix City, Alabama along with representatives of the United States Marshals Service and the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Unit were able to successfully apprehend 30-year-old Gerald Simpson on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Simpson was wanted by the Columbus (GA) Police Department on charges of murder. He has been named as the suspect in the murder of 36-year-old Michael Brown. According to Columbus Police, on November 8, 2023, Columbus police responded to an area of Harvey Avenue in reference to reports of a person yelling. Brown was found in the area suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a Columbus area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Columbus Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and developed leads that led them to name Simpson as a suspect.
Simpson was arrested in Phenix City, Alabama, which is just west of Columbus on the Georgia/Alabama state line. According to Sheriff Countryman he was taken into custody without incident. Police in Phenix City had outstanding warrants on Simpson for armed robbery.
He has been booked into the Russell County Jail in Phenix City and will be extradiated back to Georgia, where he faces charges of Felony Murder and Felony Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a crime.
In 2023 the Columbus Police Department investigated 55 homicides.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
According to information released by the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Eric Minix was involved with the pursuit of a stolen vehicle that crossed state lines into Chambers County, Alabama.
Following the pursuit which ended in Lanett, Alabama law enforcement including Deputy Minix were attempting to apprehend the suspect and Deputy Minx was struck by another police vehicle.
Deputy Minix was transported to an area hospital for treatment but succumb to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
According to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, Minix was a dedicated deputy who also served as a K-9 officer. He leaves behind in d a wife and three daughters.
According to preliminary information released by the Valdosta Police Department on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 8:23 p.m. officers with VPD responded to the Circle K store located at 425 Northside Drive in reference to a person shot.
Valdosta officers responded to the scene where they located a 30-year-old male identified as Kyle Thomas Walker suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Police report that citizens on the scene were providing first aid and attempting life saving measures. When police arrived they joined in the efforts to save Walker's life. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead of his injuries.
Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel with VPD descended on the scene and began their investigation. Through the course of that investigation suspects were developed. Police identified two suspects in the case. 19-year-old Sharod Rasheed Tucker and 17-year-old Keyuntay Wahsington.
On January 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. police received information about the whereabouts of Tucker in Washington and proceeded to a residence in the 1600 block of Lexington Circle. When detectives arrive they report that Tucker attempted to run from the house and a foot pursuit ensued in which Tucker was apprehended. As Tucker was fleeing police report that he was observed dropping a bag that had a stolen firearm in it.
VPD detectives made contact with Washington inside of the home and he was taken into custody without incident. Following the apprehension of the suspects, police executed a search of the home and located property which belonged to the victim in the case.
Police transported Washington and Tucker to the Lowndes County Jail, where they are being held on charges that include, felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. In addition to the above named charges, police have announced that Tucker is also facing charges of possession of stolen property-firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstruction of an officer, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
"This was an incredible team effort by our department. From Crime Scene Personnel working all night to recover evidence, to detectives and patrol officers working together to apprehend these dangerous subjects quickly and safely," said Chief Leslie Manahan of the Valdosta Police Deparment.
VPD confirms there is still an active investigation into the case and ask anyone that may have any information to contact VPD's Bureau of Investigative Services at (229)293-3145 or the crime tip line at (229)293-3091.
This marks the first homicide in Valdosta in 2024.
Around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, officers from the Marietta Police Department, Smyrna Police Department and Cobb County Police Department descended on the Harlow Apartment's located in the 2100 block of Cobb Parkway near the intersection of Windy Hill Road after calls went out of a person shot. The apartments are located in an area that borders the cities of Smyrna and Marietta.
When police arrived they found a 40-year-old male that had been shot multiple times. The victim has been identified as Kenneth Cunningham II. Police say Cunningham was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a resident at the apartment complex and was found shot outside of the units near the office.
Police spent a large portion of the day on Wednesday searching the nearby area for a shooter. As of nightfall police had made no announcement of an arrest in connection the the murder of Cunningham.
Law enforcement does suspect the shooting is an isolated incident and don't believe there is any threat to the general public. Police have described the shooter as a slender male that stands about six feet tall.
Police ask anyone with any information on the incident to contact law enforcement.
Atlanta firefighters were called to a two story apartment building located at 1931 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. NW on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. in reference to a fire. When firefighters arrived they found a part of the building engulfed in flames.
By the time firefighters were able to get the blaze extinguished the fire had damaged eight units and displaced 16 residents by fire, smoke, and water damage. The American Red Cross is assisting those residents impacted by the fire.
The fire was investigated as suspicious in nature and arson was suspected. A person was taken into custody and has been identified as 37-year-old Leonard Fortner. Jail records show Fortner has been charged with arson in connection to the blaze.
Atlanta firefighters were on the scene of the fire within six minutes and worked quickly to extinguish the fire.
No other details are available at this time.
According to information released by the Valdosta Police Department on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 12:27 a.m., officers with the Valdosta Police Department and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a residence located in the 800 block of East Brookwood Place in reference to a shooting.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and discovered a 54-year-old male with a gunshot wound. First aid and life saving measures were attempted but the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Police have released no further details about the fatal shooting at this time. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at (229)293-3145 or the crime tip line at (229)293-3091.
Atlanta police responded to reports of multiple person shot in the 300 block of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at approximately 2:11 p.m. When officers arrived to the area they discovered three victims that had sustained gunshot injuries.
Police note that two of the victims were alert, conscious and breathing. A third victim was listed in critical condition. All three victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The victim that was listed in critical condition later succumb to his injuries and died on Tuesday.
The Atlanta homicide unit assumed the lead role in the investigation. At this the victim that died of their injuries has been identified as an 18-year-old male. All of the victims in the shooting are listed as being between the ages of 18-21.
The shooting is not believed to be a random incident and the victims were targeted in the drive-by shooting. Police say the shooters were in a white four-door sedan at the time of the shooting.
The case remains under investigation.
An early morning accident occurred in the northbound travel lanes of Interstate 75 in Cobb County near the Cumberland Boulevard exit. Cobb Police say the crash involved at least five vehicles and occurred around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
As a result of the action Cobb Police closed down all northbound lanes for several hours and diverted traffic to adjacent surface roadways. Police have confirmed that one person died in the accident, but not details about that victim have been released at this time.
The crash remains under investigation.
Columbus police responded to an area of St. Marys Road near Irwin Way at 12:55 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024 in reference to a shooting. When police arrived they located two people suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victims were transported to a local hospital in Columbus for treatment and their injuries are listed as non-life threatening. Columbus police have released no further details about the shooting at this time or a possible suspect or arrest.
The case remains under investigation by the Columbus Police Department.
Preliminary information released indicates on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11 a.m. deputies with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a home on Deason Road in reference to a welfare check. Two deputies arrived at the home and were met by gunfire from the occupant of the residence.
Law enforcement has confirmed that Todd Harper, 57, of Griffin, fired shots at the two deputies from a window with a shotgun and struck Sergeant Marc McIntyre in the head. The second officer was able to take cover and return fire towards Harper. When additional deputies arrived they were able to rescue McIntyre and transport him for treatment, but he succumb to his injuries. The second deputy received a broken hand according to law enforcement.
Sergeant McIntyre has been with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office since 2015. Prior to his tenure in law enforcement McIntyre was a member of the United States Army and had previous duty stations that included Fort Benning and Fort McPherson in Georgia. After his miliary service he worked in different roles in the New York City Public Schools.
In 2015, McIntyre joined the Spalding County Sheriff's Office where he worked as a detention officer. Just two years later in 2017, he joined the ranks of the agencies patrol division. Through his career he became a member of the Spalding County Sheriff's Department's SWAT team and was a shift supervisor at the time of his passing.
Law enforcement from various agencies responded to the home where a standoff ensued. A suspect identified as 57-year-old Todd Harper was eventually taken into custody. In remarks following the shooting on Friday, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix said that law enforcement had been dispatched to the home on previous instances including a situation in January of 2021 when Harper barricaded himself inside of the home. No shots were fired in that incident. Harper is reported to have a history of mental struggles.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced at this time for Sgt. Harper. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, there have been 122 police officers killed in the line of duty in the United States in 2023. In Georgia there have been five officers that have died in the line of duty this year.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Sgt. McIntyre. Anyone with any information is encourage to contact the GBI Region 2/Columbus Field Office at (706)565-7888. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling (800)597-TIPS (8477) or online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.
A candlelight vigil will be held in Griffin on Saturday evening in honor of Sgt. Marc McIntyre.
Around 2:42 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Atlanta police responded to the McDonald's restaurant located at 1166 Ralph D. Abernathy Boulevard SW in reference to a person shot. When officers arrived they located a female victim suffering from a gunshot injury. The victim was transported to an Atlanta area hospital where she succumb to her injuries.
Police detained a person of interest on the scene. On Thursday, APD officials confirmed that a person had been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting. Police have charged 19-year-old T'Niya Evans in connection to the shooting.
Evans has been transported to the Fulton County Jail and has been booked on charges that include; murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and theft by receiving stolen property.
The victim in the shooting has been identified as Tamanika Woods. The victims age has not been released at this time, but she is reported to be in her 30s and the mother of four children.
Witness accounts state there was a dispute inside of the restaurant on Wednesday afternoon between the two women that escalated to gunfire inside of the establishment and claimed the life of Woods.
Evans remains in the Fulton County Jail without bond.