Columbus man shot, killed while riding bike, coroner confirms
Columbus police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Friday afternoon.
The shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Colorado Street off of Rigdon Road nust after 2 P.M. on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said 27-year-old Jaylon Wesley was shot multiple times while riding a bike in the middle of Colorado Street. Wesley was pronounced deceased at 2:36 P.M. by Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Dustin Harrelson.
His family has been notified. The police department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating.
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