Columbus man dies following LaGrange shooting, teen suspect in custody

Columbus man dies following LaGrange shooting, teen suspect in custody

A Columbus man has now died following a LaGrange shooting. A suspect has also been charged.

The shooting occurred at Tall Pines Apartments on Turner Street around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

The victim, 18-year-old Marshawn Bailey, of Columbus, GA, was found injured with a gunshot wound to his body. 

Bailey was transported to a medical facility in Columbus, GA, where he was pronounced dead at 1:30 p.m.

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During the course of the investigation, detectives identified 16-year-old Tavarion Henry as the alleged shooter.

Detectives located Henry and he was taken into custody without incident. He is being charged as an adult and, due to his age, will be transported to a Youth Detention Facility.

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective K. Scott at 706-883-2620.

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