Columbus murder suspect arrested by authorities in Alabama
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Task Force assisted the Phenix City Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigations Task Force with the arrest of a double murder suspect in Alabama.
Elijah Smith had outstanding warrants issued by the Columbus Police Department for 2 Counts of Murder and 2 Counts of Aggravated Assault. Smith was wanted in the double murder on Fort Benning Road on April 10th which left 19-year-old Marque Humber and 19-year-old Na’kevius Petty dead from gunshot wounds.
Smith was transported to the Russell County Jail without incident and is awaiting extradition to Muscogee County.
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