Suspect wanted in Fort Benning Road gas station shooting
Columbus police are searching for a wanted man in connection to a shooting at a gas station last Friday.
The shooting occurred near Super C gas station on Fort Benning Road on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 7:20 p.m.
A victim was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the store and was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where surgery was performed, and his condition is now listed as critical but stable.
“The Violent Crimes Unit arrived at the scene and Corporal Kevin Baldwin was designated as lead investigator,” police said.
Probable cause was established, and Cpl. Baldwin issued warrants for Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon for Gary Louis Walker, 46.
He is listed as 6’03” and weighing about 210 pounds. Walker is considered Armed and Dangerous.
Anyone with information, can contact 911 or call Cpl Kevin Baldwin at (706) 225-4337. You can remain anonymous and any information on his whereabouts that leads his arrest can receive a reward. Information can also be submitted anonymously via City Protect or by texting VACS plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
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