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Columbus Police Department to Host National Night Out 2023

 Friday, July 21, 2023

The Columbus Police Department will be hosting National Night Out 2023 on Tuesday, August 1st, bringing the community together for an evening of fun, camaraderie, and meaningful connections.

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15th Annual Pistol Match Benefitting Georgia Special Olympics

 Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The Columbus Police Department is proud to announce the 15th Annual Pistol Match, an event that aims to support Georgia Special Olympics. Media representatives who plan to cover the Pistol Match should contact Brittany Santiago at santiago.brittany@columbusga.org.

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TEEN KILLED IN GAZEBO WAY SHOOTING

 Monday, July 10, 2023

On Friday, July 7, 2023 at 9:41 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1200 block of Gazebo Way (Arbor Pointe Apartments) concerning a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Bobby Lyons, 17) suffering from gunshot wounds. Lyons was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional.

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Collaborative Efforts Lead to Successful Recovery of Critical Missing Woman

 Saturday, July 8, 2023

In a remarkable display of teamwork and coordination, officers from various units of the Columbus Police Department joined forces to locate and safely recover a critical missing woman.

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Man Killed in Hotel Shooting, Suspect Arrested

 Friday, July 7, 2023

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 8:58 p.m., members of the Columbus Police Department’s Patrol Unit were dispatched to the 3000 block of Victory Drive (Motel 6) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found James Mitchell, 47 lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mitchell was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he succumbed to his injuries. A 19-year-old was arrested in connection to Mitchell's death.

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