UPDATE: Man killed during shooting at Frederick Douglas Apartments in Phenix City
A local man was killed in a shooting incident early Thursday afternoon at Frederick Douglas Apartments in Phenix City.
The man identified as 23-year-old Derante Person was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional and later passed away. We understand witnesses saw the shooting. The vehicle involved reportedly fled the scene after opening fire which struck Person in the upper body. Family was notified by authorities around 5 P.M.
This was the first of three shooting incidents across Phenix City.
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