Arrest made in April murder of Columbus woman
Columbus investigators have made a murder arrest in connection to an April shooting death.
The shooting occurred in the 800 block of Morris Road at 12:49 A.M. on Monday, April 15, 2024. Officers found a woman, later identified as Jakesa Josey, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Josey was pronounced dead at 1:28 A.M. on the scene.
A month later, a suspect, who is already in the Muscogee County Jail on separate charges, was arrested in connection to the murder case.
23-year-old Tobias Jamar Gibson was charged with murder, receipt, possession, or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony first offender, and possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Cpl. C. Snipes at 706-225-4448 or 706-225-3161. Information can also be submitted anonymously via City Protect or by texting VACS plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
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