BREAKING: Arrest made in murder of 11-year-old Columbus boy, jail records show
An arrest has been made in connection with the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old Columbus boy, according to Muscogee County Jail records.
Jail records show 17-year-old Jordan King was booked into the Muscogee County Jail at 5:45 a.m. Friday, July 10.
King is charged with murder, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies and possession of a pistol or revolver by a person under 18 years old (first offense).
According to the jail records, the charges stem from an offense which occurred on July 8. The shooting occurred around 10:08 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, in the 800 block of Apex Road, just off River Road.
Columbus police officers and other first responders rushed to the scene, where they found 11-year-old Harris suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan pronounced him dead at 10:49 p.m.
The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Cpl. Justin Doll at [email protected] or 706-225-3161. Anonymous tips may also be submitted.
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