Death investigation underway on Clay Street in Columbus, coroner says
Columbus police officials are on the scene of a death investigation this afternoon.
The investigation is taking place at a house in the 3000 block of Clay Street today, March 9, 2023. The house is next door to where two women – Ronisha Anderson and Luantonja Richmond – were found shot to death on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms the investigation is underway. Muscogee County Chief Deputy Coroner Elizabeth Allison is on scene. This is a developing story.
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UPDATE:
The death investigation has revealed it is a suicide. It is unknown if there is any relation between the double murder and this.
CNAW normally DOES NOT report on suicides, but due to how close the suicide is to the double murder, we are posting. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 9-8-8.
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