Suspect accused of shooting, killing son, critically wounding woman arrested by police
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Columbus officials have arrested the suspect accused of shooting, killing his son, and critically wounding the child’s mother.
Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3300 block of North Lumpkin Road (Liberty Commons Apartments) concerning a shooting on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 8:02 A.M. A female was found suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officers later discovered a male, later identified as 4-year-old Jacquese Walker, Jr., deceased from a gunshot wound.
EMS arrived on the scene and transported the female to Piedmont Columbus Regional where she remains in critical condition. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan arrived on the scene and pronounced the child deceased at 8:50 a.m.
The Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
The investigation led to Jacquese Antwan Walker, 35, being developed as the suspect. A manhunt immediately began for the suspect. The manhunt continued for over 24 hours until he was arrested near 25th Street and 14th Avenue on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was arrested during the manhunt which was under operation by Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, Muscogee County School District Police, and Columbus State University Police.
He is charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.
Anyone with information on the murder is urged to contact Sgt. A. McKelvey at [email protected] or 911. Information can also be submitted anonymously via TipSoft (https://bit.ly/3Ie2oOD) or by texting VACS plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). A reward may be offered for information leading to an arrest.
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