Columbus man dies at hospital after Sunday afternoon shooting on Oates Avenue
A Columbus man has died after a Sunday afternoon shooting in the North Highland neighborhood of the city.
Columbus police and medics responded to the shooting scene shortly before 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in the 4000 block of Oates Avenue.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says the shooting victim, identified as Mardarrius Collier, was pronounced dead at 3:21 P.M. after being transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus Emergency Room.
Both parents of Collier have been notified. An autopsy has been scheduled. Violent Crimes investigators are investigating.
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