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Male found killed in Columbus apartment Sunday morning
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Columbus police are investigating a deadly incident on the first day of June.
The investigation began after a deceased male was found inside of an apartment at Azalea Ridge apartments, in the 1400 block of Boxwood Boulevard, during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has identified the male as 24-year-old Rownee Ortiz-Ocasio. Ortiz-Ocasio’s body will be transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for an autopsy.
The Violent Crimes Unit with the Columbus Police Department are investigating the deadly incident. If you have any information, contact police.
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