Teen dies after early morning Columbus shooting
A teenager has died following an early morning shooting in east Columbus.
The shooting occurred around 8:15 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the 1100 block of Celia Drive,
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says 15-year-old Elijah Hatcher was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional emergency room and pronounced deceased at 9:15 A.M.
His family has been notified. This is the 42nd homicide so far this year, according to CNAW2News.com data.
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