Columbus man shot and killed outside of Motel 6 Victory Drive; police investigating
A Columbus man has died in the second homicide in 48 hours.
The second homicide occurred at the Victory Drive Motel 6 after gunfire erupted. Columbus police responded to the scene shortly after 9 P.M. on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Medics transported the gunshot wound victim to Piedmont Columbus Regional.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as 42-year-old James Mitchell. Mitchell was pronounced dead at 9:32 P.M. at the hospital due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Violent Crimes detectives are investigating.
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