24-year-old man dies following shooting in Columbus’ Benning Hills neighborhood
Columbus police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man Saturday evening in the Benning Hills neighborhood.
The shooting occurred around 7:15 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the 2100 block of Shelby Street, just south of Monaco Drive.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as 24-year-old Demarcus Grimes.
According to the coroner, Grimes was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center following the shooting, where he later died in the emergency room.
CNAW2News crews at the scene observed investigators examining several homes in the area and collecting evidence as the investigation continued.
The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Investigations Division responded to the scene. Crime scene tape was placed around portions of Shelby Street as investigators worked to determine what led to the shooting.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including a possible suspect or motive, have not been released.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call 911.
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