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44-year-old Columbus man found dead from blunt force trauma on First Avenue overnight, coroner confirms
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An investigation is underway after a Columbus man was found dead near the Trinity Episcopal Church, located in the 1100 block of First Avenue, overnight.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says a 44-year-old man, identified as Willie Edward Foster, was pronounced dead at 1:07 A.M. on September 30, 2023, by Muscogee County Chief Deputy Coroner Elizabeth Allison. The man suffered from blunt force trauma and the manner of death is a homicide. The man’s body will be sent for an autopsy.
Investigators are investigating the death. This remains a developing story.
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