Columbus man wanted in early September murder at Wilson Apartments
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Columbus police are searching for a suspect in connection to an early September 2023 murder at Wilson Apartments.
Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3400 block of 8th Avenue (Wilson Apartments) in reference to a person down on September 11, 2023 at 11:23 p.m.
Responding officers discovered a male, later identified as Javon Smith, suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS responded to the scene and could not resuscitate him. Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Dustin Harrelson responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 12:01 a.m. on September 12, 2023.
The Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
Probable cause was established to issue arrest warrants for Jadarious Greene, 18. He is wanted for Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
Anyone with information on Greene’s whereabouts is urged to contact Cpl. A. Moyer at 706-225-4471 or [email protected]. Information can be submitted anonymously via City Protect (https://bit.ly/3Ie2oOD) or by texting VACS plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). A reward is available for information leading to Greene’s location and arrest.
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