One dead in overnight south Columbus stabbing
UPDATE (08/14/2024 at 9:00 A.M.): Police have confirmed a preliminary investigation has revealed Jerry Jermaine Miller, 39, as the suspect.
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On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Miller was arrested and charged with the following:
Murder
Possession of a Knife during the Commission of a Crime
Anyone with information on this case is urged to call lead investigator Cpl. Jared Berger at 706-225-4325 or [email protected]. Information can also be called in to the Violent Crimes Unit 706-225-3161. You can remain anonymous.
UPDATE (08/14/2024 at 6:40 A.M.): 33-year-old Cartez Armond Shanklin-Lipscomb has been identified as the man stabbed to death in south Columbus overnight, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says. He was pronounced dead at 12:20 A.M. at Piedmont Columbus Regional. This is the 30th homicide this year.
Original story: Columbus police are on the scene of an overnight stabbing on the south end of the city.
The scene is currently located at South Lumpkin Road and Knox Street in south Columbus. According to police, one person was stabbed and is deceased.
The Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the deadly stabbing.
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