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    Son charged with murder after father shot, killed at Phenix City Apartment complex

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    Son charged with murder after father shot, killed at Phenix City Apartment complex
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    • 22-year-old son arrested and charged with murder in father's shooting death at apartment complex.
    • 52-year-old Christopher Bernard Womack fatally shot Friday at District of Phenix City apartments.

    Phenix City investigators have arrested the son of a Phenix City man after a deadly shooting.

    The shooting occurred at 2 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at The District of Phenix City apartment complex between Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Highway 431 on College Drive.

    Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. says 52-year-old Christopher Bernard Womack, of Phenix City, was pronounced dead at 2:43 P.M. from a gunshot wound.

    Police say 22-year-old Christopher Justin Womack, the victim’s son, was taken into custody and charged with murder.

    Additional charges are expected as the investigation is active and ongoing.

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