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Four-year-old shot, killed at Liberty Commons Apartments in Columbus
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A horrific update has been released by officials Monday morning after a shooting occurred in Columbus.
The shooting occurred at 3390 North Lumpkin Road, which is the address of Liberty Commons Apartments. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says a four-year-old child, identified as Jacques Walker, suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on scene at 8:50 A.M.
One person was also injured in the shooting. They are in critical condition. Violent Crimes investigators are on the scene.
There is a heavy police presence, with SWAT team officers on Morris Road, but it is unclear if the two scenes are connected.
No additional information has been released. This is a developing story.
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