Columbus woman arrested in late Sunday night stabbing death on 31st Avenue
A Columbus woman is facing one charge in connection to the stabbing death of a man late Sunday night.
The stabbing occurred in the 100 block of 31st Avenue near Delta Street on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the stabbing victim as 23-year-old Brandon Tells. Tells was pronounced dead at 11:45 P.M. in the emergency room at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
As Investigators began investigating the stabbing, an arrest was made. 23-year-old Erin Smithson was arrested and charged with one count of murder.
The investigation is ongoing.
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