Investigators make arrest in May murder in Columbus
Authorities have made an arrest in connection to a deadly May shooting.
The shooting occurred on May 6th, 2025, around 5:30 P.M. in the area of the 1000 block of Vineville Street. The shooting left 17-year-old David Escobar deceased.
Following an investigation by Columbus Police, two months after the shooting, on Monday, July 21, 2025, 18-year-old Madison Bunch was arrested in connection to the shooting death of David Escobar. She was taken into custody in Harris County by CPD’s Fugitive Unit with the assistance of Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Bunch is charged with Murder and Burglary. She appeared in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
The investigation into the shooting death remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Cpl. A. Fairbanks at 706-225-4381. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
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