One Dead, Suspect Sought In Columbus Shooting Wednesday Afternoon

COLUMBUS, GA- Columbus police are investigating the cities latest homicide after a 48-year-old male was fatally shot on Wednesday afternoon. Police have identified a suspect in connection to the homicide and are now seeking that individual.

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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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