Columbus investigators investigating shooting death of 3-year-old girl last night
An investigation remains underway after a toddler died from a gunshot wound in Columbus. Authorities have released limited details.
Columbus police responded to a home in the 4800 block of Toney Drive for a shooting call during the evening hours on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The shooting victim was pronounced deceased by Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Ben Saxon.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as 3-year-old Jhalani Malayh Blow. Blow’s manner of death is still under investigation by investigators.
Blow will be sent for an autopsy.
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