3 additional arrests made in murder of Columbus teen getting off school bus
Authorities from a number of federal and local agencies have arrested three fugitives in connection to the horrific shooting and killing of a Columbus student while getting off a school bus.
The shooting occurred in the 2300 block of Watkins Drive on September 19th. 15-year-old Earkavion Lee was shot multiple times and was pronounced deceased at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Lee was only 200 feet from his home when shots rang out.
On September 20th, 20-year-old Roannil Laron Clanton was arrested by investigators in connection to the crime.
On Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit and the Columbus Georgia Police Department assisted the South East Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF), alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office (Georgia), located and apprehend 3 wanted fugitives in connection.
Demetrius Miles, Gregory Nelson, and Marquis Roberts were all charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.
The investigation remains ongoing by the Columbus Police Department.
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