CPD arrests 13-year-old wanted in Phenix City murder of CTV Beam employee
Columbus police have arrested the teenager wanted in connection to the murder of a CTV Beam employee in Phenix City.
Ryan Boles, only 23 years old, was found shot and killed in the back parking lot of Synovus Bank on 13th Street in Phenix City on December 12, 2023. Boles was a CSU graduate and worked at CTV Beam. Boles was leaving a Christmas party when the incident occurred.
A couple days later an unidentified 16-year-old was arrested on capital murder and robbery charges. In a press conference, officials announced they were searching for 13-year-old Kumasie Ishmeal Ahmad in connection to the case.
Criminal Investigations Captain Skip Lassiter with Phenix City Police Department says he was notified today, December 21, 2023, Ahmad was arrested by Columbus Police Department officials at Ashley Station apartments. Ahmad will be placed in juvenile detention until a hearing for extradition is held.
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