Death investigation underway in Oakland Park neighborhood
UPDATE (06/01/2024 at 12:40 P.M.): Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has identified the decedent as 15-year-old Zahmere Greene. Greene was a former 8th grader at Eddy Middle School. His family has been notified.
UPDATE (05/27/2024 at 3:35 P.M.): Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says a middle to late African American teenage male only wearing a swimsuit was found in a deep pond in the area. Columbus Fire and EMS made the removal. “Identification is currently unknown and the coroner’s office is seeking help from the citizens who might know of a missing teen,” according to Bryan. If you might know of a missing teen, you are asked to call 911.
Original story: A death investigation is underway at this hour in the Oakland Park neighborhood of Columbus after a reported drowning, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
The investigation is taking place in a field behind houses along Howe Avenue near Ormand Drive. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms he is en route to the scene.
Details are limited at this time. This remains a developing story.
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