Man shot, killed Sunday afternoon in Phenix City
Phenix City officials are investigating a deadly shooting Sunday afternoon.
Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. says 23-year-old Jaylan Howard was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional and was later pronounced dead at 4:13 P.M. from an apparent gunshot wound. Phenix City Police say the shooting happened in the 1900 block of 13th Avenue.
Howard will be sent to Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Montgomery for an autopsy. Police are asking the public if you have any information about the shooting you are asked to contact the Phenix City Police Department at (334) 298-0611.
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