Two people shot and killed on Phenix City Riverwalk identified, coroner says
The names of the two men shot and killed on the Phenix City Riverwalk have been released by the Russell County Coroner has confirmed.
Detectives began their investigation when today, December 3, 2022, around 2:00 P.M., Phenix City Police Department 9-1-1 received several shots fired calls coming from the Riverwalk, in the area of the 600 block of Riverview apartments.
Two male bodies were discovered by officers, which both suffered gunshot wounds. CARE Ambulance, Columbus Fire and EMS, Phenix City Fire Department, and the Russell County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene.
The victims were identified as 32-year-old John Arthur Burkus and 40-year-old Darren “Darrelyn” T. Harris, Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry confirms to CNAW2NEWS.com.
Burkus was walking his girlfriend’s dog, named Charlotte, along the Riverwalk, when he reportedly came up on the shooting of Harris. Burkus was then shot as well. The dog was able to runaway during the gunfire, but was found alive and unharmed Sunday morning by family members.
Below is a picture of a person of interest that was seen in the area at the time of the offense.
If you have any information pertaining to this case or the identity of the person in this photo, you are urged to call Inv. Johnson at 334-448-2839 or Phenix City Police Department at (334) 298-0611 or (334) 448-2840
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