31-year-old man identified as homicide victim in Colorado Street shooting
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Columbus investigators are on the scene of a homicide Saturday afternoon.
Columbus police and medics responded to the scene shortly after 11 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Ben Saxon, as well as Violent Crimes investigators responded to the scene.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says 31-year-old Delarance Jones was shot multiple times and pronounced deceased on scene.
An autopsy has been scheduled and his family has been notified.
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).
The investigation is ongoing.
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