Arrest made in 2022 Dollar General murder, Columbus PD confirms
An arrest has been made in a Dollar General shooting that occurred two years ago, according to police.
The shooting occurred On February 14, 2022 around 3:30 p.m. at the Dollar General in the 900 block of Amber Drive.
“Responding officers located a male, later identified as Gary Brown, 27, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head,” police said. The victim was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
Detectives with the Homicide Unit (now Violent Crimes Unit) were called to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
On January 4, 2024, probable cause was established to issue arrest warrants for Kentarius Cooper, 19. On, January 12, 2024, Cooper was arrested and charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.
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