Detectives at the scene of a double murder in Trenton in this October 2021 file photo. Roy Green at 706-225-4261 or roygreen@columbusga.org. Lorenzo Vasquez-Lopez, 41, was found Oct. 12, 2021 suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Coroners confirm Jacobee Mathews died at Piedmont Columbus Regional on Feb. 27, 2021. Aug. 14, 2021:12-year-old killed in shooting on Luna Drive, Aug. 15, 2021:Mother of the 12-year-old shooting victim has a message for Columbus, Aug. 19, 2021:Funeral for 12-year-old Columbus boy killed in shooting to be on August 21, Aug. 21, 2021:12-year-old shooting victim laid to rest, Aug. 25, 2021:FBI offering $20K reward for information in 12-year-old Columbus boys murder, Nov. 5, 2021:Arrest made in August shooting that killed Columbus child, Nov. 8, 2021:Mother of slain Columbus child speaks to News 3 following arrest of alleged murderer. In 2020, Columbus, GA had a population of 195k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $47,418. College Park Source: Wikipedia User Robert S. Donovan | CC BY 2.0 Overall SnackAbility 5 /10 Population: 15,278 Rank Last Year: 2 Murders: 6 (2nd Most) Murders Per 100k: 39.3 (2nd Most) More on College Park: Data | Photos 2. Columbus police were called around to the 2500 block of Walker Street around 7:15 p.m. on July 5 in reference to a shooting. Police said Andrew ONeal, 58, was shot on Winston Road April 16, 2021, and later died at Piedmont Regional. Macon police worked 42 homicide cases leaving 49 dead last year, up from 25 in 2019,. Reese appeared in Recorders Court Jan. 15, 2021 where he pleaded not guilty, claiming Williams allegedly touched his son inappropriately. Officers were called at 5:42 p.m. to 2001 S. Lumpkin Road, the Signature Event Center, where five people were hit in a barrage of gunfire, authorities said. died from malnutrition, dehydration and hyperthermia, gunned down in the afternoon at a Family Dollar store, charged Williams ex-boyfriend Quartez Thomas, wounded multiple times in a shooting on Northlake Drive. found Davetta Mims, 31, suffering from gunshot wounds. Malik Easton, 56. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Black Native American Hispanic White Asian 90 68 killing s 39 31 23 8. Antoine Bell, 36, has been arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon during a commission of a crime in the case. Petty was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds at 5:43 p.m. at Piedmont Columbus Regional, said Deputy Coroner Charles Newton. Demarcus Gardner, 24, was found shot multiple times. Dec. 13, 2021:Shooting on Lamore St., Columbus marks homicide #68. Thomas and Williams were in a relationship prior to the shooting. March 1, 2021: Deadly shooting under investigation at Family Dollar on Floyd Road, March 2, 2021: Columbus Police arrest Quartez Thomas in Mondays Family Dollar double murder, March 5, 2021: Facing death penalty, Family Dollar double-murder suspect waives Recorders Court hearing, March 5, 2021: DA Mark Jones says the capital case against man accused in Family Dollar double murder a slam dunk, March 23, 2021: Initial hearing for capital murder suspect Quartez Thomas delayed for a second day, March 30, 2021: Family Dollar murder victim told police she was fearful of the suspect 30 minutes before she was gunned down. 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Mary-Anne Smith, 22-month-old, was found at the Oak Hill Park, Feb. 25, 2021. Nov. 26, 2021:Columbus Police: 15-year-old killed in shooting on Thanksgiving, Amit Patel, 45, was robbed, shot, and killed outside of the Synovus Bank on Buena Vista Dec. 6, 2021, while attempting to make a deposit. Nov. 4, 2021:Columbus police investigating shooting death of 17-year-old on Alford Street in Winterfield, Nov. 18, 2021:Columbus Police: Suspect arrested in teens murder on 25th Avenue, Dec. 3, 2021:Columbus man charged in 17-year-olds death waives Recorders Court appearance. A Georgia girl was discovered by her mom with an apparent gunshot to the head - and three 18-year-olds . March 25, 2021: Coroner: Man shot and killed on Andrews Rd. Walter Williams, 70, was shot on Mehaffey Street Jan. 11, 2021. Police called at 7:26 p.m. to a shooting in the 600 block of 23rd Street found Jones unresponsive, with multiple gunshot wounds. Thomas Hill at 706-225-4345 or thill@columbusga.org. Anyone with information was asked to contact Cpl. Emanuel Mennefield, 36, was shot and killed on Colorado Street Sept. 6, 2021. Davis was pronounced dead at 5:30 a.m. March 28, 2021: Columbus Police working early-morning homicide outside of event center. There has been no arrest made in the case at this time. Byron Petty, 22, was shot multiple times Jan. 7, 2021 at 16th Street and 14th Avenue. Gun violence and crime incidents are collected/validated from 7,500 sources daily - Incident Reports and their source data are found at the gunviolencearchive.org website. Saiveon Pugh, 18, and Jesse Ransom Pugh, 17, were killed in a double homicide at the Wilson Apartments. The 10 Murder Capitals Of Georgia For 2021 1. On Jan. 4, 2022, a Murder warrant and two Aggravated Assault warrants were issued for Mikita Leonard, 40. James was visiting Columbus from his home in New Jersey. Thomas Hill at 706-225-4345 or thill@columbusga.org. The case was bound over to Superior Court. June 20, 2021:Columbus resident dies after late night shooting. The Columbus Police Department did not respond to inquiries from Fox News, but The Columbus Dispatch reported. A A A Text Size; Departments. LeKeith Epps, 40. Donna Baker at 706-225-4296 or dbaker@columbusga.org. Aug. 28, 2021:Overnight shooting leaves 16-year-old dead; 47th Columbus homicide victim of the year. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Columbus police were called around 5 p.m. to Mercys Jamaican Kitchen, 5753 Milgen Road, in reference to a shooting in the restaurants parking lot. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan told the Ledger-Enquirer that Mennefied was pronounced dead at 2:42 a.m. 50) September 7: Maurice Vaughn Jackson, 26. Hall reportedly was shot at Steam Mill Road and Dogwood Drive. He died from his wounds there at 4:04 p.m., aid Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. Police responded to a shooting at 4656 Lamore St. and found Kent wounded. Upon arrival, police discovered Jamel Griffin suffering from gunshot wounds. According to MPD data as of December 9th 2021, there were more than 320 reports of persons shot this year. Eric Lagatta is a reporter at the Columbus Dispatch covering public safety, breaking news and social justice issues. No degree? Gunfire was exchanged between Caldwell and the Georgia State Patrol, according to law enforcement. Zephaniah Parkman, 17, surrendered to Columbus Police for the stabbing death of Averette. Lorenzo Vasquez-Lopez, 61. Larry Walton, 41. 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