Liquor store employee charged in stabbing death of Columbus man
Columbus police have arrested a man in connection to a stabbing death Monday night.
Authorities were called to Kick N Chicken in the 5100 block of Warm Springs Road on January 20, 2025, at 7:23 P.M., where they found a man suffering from a stab wound.
The man, later identified as 28-year-old Quadarius Reynolds, was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries.
The Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
“Preliminary information indicates that Reynolds and an employee of Kick N Chicken, James Applewhite, 24, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical confrontation,” police said. “During the incident, Applewhite reportedly grabbed a knife and stabbed Reynolds.” The victim was found at a nearby business after leaving the store.
Applewhite has been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Knife during the Commission of a Crime.
While an arrest has been made, investigators are seeking additional information from anyone who was inside the store and witnessed the verbal altercation. If you were present or have information about this incident, please contact Cpl. Alyssa Phillips at 706-225-4105 or call 911. You can remain anonymous.
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