Man who jumped from bridge recovered from Chattahoochee River; investigation underway
A local man is headed to the GBI Crime Lab in Decatur, Ga. after his body was found early Thursday morning in the Chattahoochee River, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed.
The local man, identified as 44-year-old Scott Fuller Jr., was the same man who reportedly jumped off the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge late Tuesday night around 10:37PM. Police began investigating Tuesday night and water rescue crews began searching using solar equipment and dive personnel.
Fuller was recovered near Waveshaper Island and brought to the trade center boat ramp where Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said he pronounced Fuller deceased on scene at 9:40 AM.
The Columbus Police Department is asking anyone with any information to contact them. Even if you only have minor details, please contact Detective W. Ragland at 706-225-4056 or email him at [email protected]. This is a developing story.
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