Two Wounded In Early Monday Shooting In Columbus

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Columbus police are investigating a shooting in the early morning hours of New Years Day that left two people injured. (file photo)
COLUMBUS, GA- Two people are recovering after they were wounded in a early New Years morning shooting in Columbus. The shooting took place less than one hour into the new year in the West Georgia city and sent both victims to the hospital.



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.