17-year-old dies after shooting on Woodruff Farm Road Saturday night in Columbus
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A death investigation is underway after a person was shot on Woodruff Farm Road.
The investigation began after Columbus Police officers responded to the 2400 block of Woodruff Farm Road, Piggly Wiggly, in reference to a person who had been shot on Saturday, November 18, 2023 around 5:40 p.m.
”Responding officers discovered a male, later identified as Mondrell Gordon, 17, suffering from a gunshot wound”, police said.
EMS arrived and transported him to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he succumbed to his injuries. Gordon was pronounced deceased by an ER doctor at 6:20 p.m.
The Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Cpl. C. Snipes at 706-225-4448 or [email protected]. Information can also be submitted anonymously via City Protect (https://bit.ly/3Ie2oOD) or by texting VACS plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
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