Two people shot, suspect dead during domestic dispute incident in Columbus
A busy Saturday for officials in Columbus after a domestic dispute led to two connected scenes miles apart from each other.
Columbus police responded to a domestic dispute shooting which occurred in the 1700 block of 40th Street at 17th Avenue. Two victims were located on the scene and transported to a hospital with non life threatening injuries.
As crime scene and violent crimes investigators were called to the scene, police received news that the shooting suspect was located at a house in the Wynfield subdivision, Deputy Chief Lance Deaton confirmed to media outlets, including CNAW2NEWS.com.
A standoff ensued with officials in the neighborhood. SWAT team members responded to the scene and began using special equipment and tactics. The members breached the home and located a male deceased, Deputy Chief Deaton said.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed the deceased male committed suicide. The male’s name and information have not been released at this time.
Detectives remain investigating the case.
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