Columbus son allegedly shoots father with dangerous weapon on Dozier Street
A Columbus son is in jail and his father remains in the hospital after a domestic shooting occurred at a home on Dozier Street during the late night hours of Saturday, February 26th.
Police and first responders were called to the Dozier Street location to find Joshua Wangle injured. Wangle was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he originally was in critical condition, but his current condition is unknown at this time.
Robbery and Assault investigators began the investigation which led to 21-year-old Jacob Wangle being charged with aggravated assault (family violence), possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes, and possession of sawed off shotgun, sawed off rifle, machine gun, dangerous weapon. Wangle’s bond hearing occurred today, February 28th and the case was bound to Superior Court, court records show.
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