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Murder Suspect Arrested in Ft. Benning Rd. Murder

 Friday, January 26, 2024

On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:05 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Fort Benning Road. Responding officers located a Black male (later identified as William Brown, 39) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Brown was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Law Enforcement Officer Impersonator Scam

 Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Columbus Police Department wants to warn the community about an escalating impersonator scam. Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers from the Columbus Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies.

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WANTED: Rwanda Hill

 Wednesday, January 24, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 3:13 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 900 block of Fleming Avenue concerning a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Lacoya Whittlesey, 48) suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Modified Weapons Seized, Two Suspects Arrested

 Tuesday, January 23, 2024

On Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:10 p.m., Columbus Police Officers observed a vehicle traveling recklessly in the area of Pierce Road and Northstar Drive. Officers observed four individuals exit the vehicle and attempt to evade arrest by fleeing on foot.

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CPD Seeks Public Assistance in Homicide Investigation

 Tuesday, January 23, 2024

On April 5, 2023 at 5:15 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a shooting incident in the 400 block of Old Buena Vista Road. Derek Bowden was found deceased in the apartment from a gunshot wound.

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