16-year-old shot, killed Saturday morning on Cross Tie Court in Columbus
A deadly shooting is under investigation by Columbus homicide detectives after an early Saturday morning shooting left one teenager dead.
The shooting occurred at 6225 Cross Tie Court, off of Gateway Road, shortly after 1:00 A.M. today, November 19, 2022. The gunfire struck a teenage victim multiple times and the victim was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms the victim, identified as 16-year-old Joshua Huff, was pronounced deceased at the hospital at 1:48 A.M. by an emergency room physician. Huff’s mother was notified of his passing.
According to witnesses, Huff and several others were standing outside when a black Range Rover passed by and someone fired gunshots, striking Huff. An officer found the vehicle in a driveway just off Warm Springs Road. The occupants fled on foot and were not taken into custody. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen during an armed robbery on November 13, 2022.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact lead investigator Corporal K. Baldwin at (706) 225- 4337 or [email protected]. You can also contact the Homicide Unit at (706) 225-3161.
This is the 40th homicide victim this year.
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