19-year-old suspect wanted in murder case at Avalon Apartments in Columbus taken into custody
UPDATE: Jaylen Paige was taken into custody in Phenix City, Alabama at 5:25 p.m. by CPD’s Fugitive Unit with assistance from the Phenix City Police Department.
Original story: A suspect is now wanted in connection to a murder Friday afternoon at Avalon Apartments in Columbus.
The shooting occurred in an apartment of Building 5 at Avalon Apartments located on 3737 Cusseta Road shortly after noon on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says 20-year-old Raquise Walls suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 12:54 P.M. at Piedmont Columbus Regional emergency room.
Columbus police announced later on Friday that 19-year-old Jaylen Paige was wanted in connection to the case. Paige is wanted for murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime charges.
Anyone with information on Paige’s whereabouts is urged to call 911. You can also contact Cpl. Adam Moyer at 706-225-4435 or [email protected]. Information can also be submitted anonymously.
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