Arrest made in murder of Columbus teen
An arrest has been made in the murder of a Columbus teen.
The deadly shooting occurred around 8:15 A.M. on December 18, 2024 in the 1100 block of Celia Drive. 15-year-old Elijah Hatcher was pronounced deceased.
Today, investigators arrested 20-year-old Jeremiah West. West is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
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