Man killed, suspect at large following south Columbus hotel shooting
A man died Sunday night after a shooting at a south Columbus hotel shooting.
The shooting occurred around 7:20 P.M. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Budgetel Inn and Suites, located at 3170 Victory Drive.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says 31-year-old Xavier Trent Igus was shot and transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown campus, where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect in the deadly shooting is still at large.
CNAW2News article records indicate multiple shootings have occurred at this hotel since 2022.
The investigation into this deadly shooting remains ongoing by the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit.
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