9-year-old shot, killed in east Columbus days before Christmas
Update: A 13-year-old has been arrested and charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in connection to this incident. The juvenile has been transported to the Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC).
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A tragic investigation is underway by Violent Crimes detectives following a deadly shooting of a child – less than 48 hours before Christmas.
The shooting occurred just after 8:30 P.M. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in the 1300 block of Floyd Road.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says 9-year-old Lakeith Livingston was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional emergency room and pronounced dead at 9:03 P.M.
This was the second person shot in Columbus Sunday night, the fifth person shot since December 18th, and the third victim under the age of 17 shot this week.
No suspects have been arrested at this time.
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