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WANTED: Gerald Simpson, 30 (AKA "JR")

 Wednesday, December 27, 2023

On December 1, 2023, probable cause was established to issue murder warrants for Gerald Simpson, 30. Simpson, also known as “JR,” is wanted in connection to the murder of Michael Brown. Simpson should be considered armed and dangerous.

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Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting

 Saturday, December 23, 2023

On Friday, December 22, 2023, an officer-involved shooting occurred outside Peachtree Mall. Our officers initially responded to a report of car break-ins. After making contact with a male subject, the individual fired shots at one of our officers. The officer returned fire to neutralize the threat.

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Search for Suspects in Rollins Way Double Shooting

 Friday, December 22, 2023

On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 6:39 a.m., Patrol officers responded to St. Francis Hospital in reference to two individuals who had been shot. Police investigation revealed that the shooting took place in a parking lot located in the 1700 block of Rollins Way.

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Mother Arrested in Death of Infant

 Thursday, December 21, 2023

On December 7, 2023, at 6:31 p.m., the Columbus Police Department was notified of an infant who arrived at Piedmont Columbus Regional with injuries. The 2-month-old was air-lifted to an Atlanta area hospital, where the medical staff determined the injuries to be indicative of non-accidental trauma. The child was listed in critical condition and succumbed to those injuries 4 days later.

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Shooting Suspect Identified, Arrested

 Friday, December 8, 2023

On December 6, 2023, William Coulter, 18, was identified as the suspect. Warrants were subsequently issued for his arrest. On Friday, December 8, 2023, Coulter was arrested and transported to the Muscogee County Jail. He is charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.

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