Man killed in northeast Columbus shooting identified
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- 40-year-old William Javon Tatum killed in Friday night shooting in northeast Columbus subdivision.
- Third shooting this week in Columbus; investigation ongoing by Violent Crimes Unit.
A Columbus man who was killed in a Friday night shooting has been identified.
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The shooting occurred around 9 P.M. on Friday, October 10, 2025, in the 5000 block of Stone Park Drive, located inside of the Stone Creek subdivision off of Warm Springs Road.
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The man, identified as 40-year-old William Javon Tatum, was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus, where he was pronounced dead at 9:38 p.m., according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
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Crime scene investigators were seen marking at least one piece of evidence next to an SUV, which had a window with damage.
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This is the third shooting this week in the city of Columbus, and the second homicide since Monday. According Part One Crimes listed on the police department’s website, 24 murders have occurred between January 1st and October 7th of this year — four less murders than last year.
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The investigation remains ongoing by the Violent Crimes Unit with the Columbus Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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