Shots fired nearly one block from latest homicide in Columbus
A shots fired investigation is underway by Columbus detectives after gunfire erupted nearly a block from the city’s latest homicide.
The shots fired occurred near the intersection of River Road and 43rd Street near the River Road Animal Clinic around 10:00-11:00 Sunday morning.
About 12 hours before the shots fired, gunfire erupted at 4309 Earline Avenue near 43rd Street leaving a 19-year-old dead and another male injured late Saturday night. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed 19-year-old Jaheim Thomas was pronounced deceased at 11:26 P.M. by an emergency room physician due to multiple gunshot wounds. The other male victim is in unknown condition due to gunshot wounds.
This is a developing story and no other details have been confirmed.
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