One dead, another injured in Tuesday night shooting on Macon Road in Columbus
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A Tuesday night shooting has left one person dead and another injured in east Columbus.
Columbus Police officers responded to the area of Schatulga Road and Macon Road in reference to a shooting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 7:21 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered two males suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and transported both victims to the hospital.
Jermaine Thirkield, 18, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 8:28 p.m. by an ER doctor. The other victim was taken into surgery for his injuries. He remains in critical condition.
The Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Sgt. K. Phillips at 706-225-4408 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).
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