Multiple suspects arrested in Columbus shooting that killed 17-year-old, her unborn child
Columbus police have arrested three suspects in the murder of a 17-year-old and her unborn child.
17-year-old Keiauna McFadden and another female were shot on July 27, 2025, on Juniper Avenue around one in the morning.
McFadden was transported to an Atlanta where she later died on Friday, August 1, 2025. McFadden was pregnant at the time of her death and both McFadden and her unborn child’s death was investigated as a murder and feticide. The second victim was treated for her injuries and released from the hospital.
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Following a thorough investigation from the Violent Crimes Unit with Columbus Police Department, on October 2, 2025, warrants were issued for Javon Seals, 21, Deandre Scranton, 18, and Landon Owens, 21.
Seals and Scranton were arrested in Columbus; Owens was taken into custody in Troup County and extradited today.
They are each charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault x4, Feticide, Drive-by Shooting, and Possession of a Firearm During a Crime. Scranton also faces Theft by Taking (Motor Vehicle).
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