Death investigation underway at Benning Hills park in Columbus
At least one person was discovered deceased at a park in the Benning Hills area of Columbus.
Columbus police patrol officers and Columbus Department of Fire and EMS are on the scene. Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Elizabeth Allison along with detectives have been called to the scene.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed the deceased individual is an African American male and it appears to be a homicide. A large crime scene has been established in the park.
No other details have been confirmed at this time.
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