Columbus man commits suicide behind building on lunch break during trial
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A Columbus man has died after committing suicide behind a building blocks away from the Columbus Government Center.
51-year-old Christopher Smith shot himself in the head and was pronounced deceased at 1:13 P.M. on the scene at 908 2nd Ave, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
Smith was standing trial on 2 rape charges. The court broke for lunch and when he didn’t return from lunch is when he was found dead. Smith was out on bond at the time of the trial, which started on Monday, sources say. Smith’s wife has been notified.
Note: We do not cover suicides unless the incident occurs in a major and populated area. If you ever feel you want to hurt yourself, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. The hotline is 24/7.
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