Columbus man identified as victim in deadly apartment complex shooting

Columbus man identified as victim in deadly apartment complex shooting

A Columbus man has been identified as the deceased victim from a Tuesday afternoon shooting.

The shooting occurred around 3 P.M. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 4343 Warm Springs Road, the address of The Lakes Apartments complex.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says 28-year-old Martavis McKinney was pronounced deceased at 3:21 P.M. from a gunshot wound to the left shoulder blade.

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Bryan says the shooting occurred after a domestic dispute. McKinney’s family has been notified.

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting.