LATEST: Deadly shooting reported on Forrest Road; crash follows as suspect(s) flee
UPDATE 1: Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has released the identity of the second homicide victim from today. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Zandre Battle-Thomas. His next of kin has been notified.
We are told there was at least one baby inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting. Officers were seen holding the baby. The baby is OK and uninjured.
ORIGINAL STORY: Columbus police are investigating a chaotic scene Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 7:20 P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 near the intersection of Forrest Road at Avalon Road.
Police say the shooting occurred and as the suspect(s) fled the scene, a crash involving multiple vehicles occurred nearby. No injuries were reported in the collision.
One person was killed in the shooting. The investigation is being led by the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit.
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