Northeast Columbus shooting leaves one dead, detectives investigating
UPDATE: Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has identified the person who was shot and killed on Hearthstone Drive. The deceased victim was identified as Jacquez Tremayne Banks, who had just turned 21 on June 30th. The next of kin has been notified.
ORIGINAL STORY: Columbus police are investigating a deadly shooting in subdivision located in the northeast side of the city.
The shooting occurred around 5 P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the 4800 block of Hearthstone Drive in the Hearthstone subdivision, located off Warm Springs Road and Schomburg Road.
One person was pronounced deceased on scene by the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, along with their Crime Scene Investigations Division, were seen investigating on the scene.
A CNAW2News.com reporter spoke with nearby residents who say they heard three to four shots before all the first responders arrived. CNAW2News.com spotted officials placing multiple placards down marking evidence across the street.
This remains a developing story. Anyone with information is asked to contact 911.
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