Two dead, two injured in overnight shooting near Wilson Apartments, officials say
Two men are dead and two others are injured following an overnight shooting near the Luther Wilson Apartment homes, authorities said Tuesday.
Saiveon Pugh, 18, and Jessie Ransome, 17, both of Columbus, Georgia, died Monday night of multiple gunshot wounds, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan told the Ledger-Enquirer.
Officers were called to the scene at the intersection of 32nd Street and 7th Avenue after receiving multiple calls in reference to a shooting, according to a news release from CPD. Patrol officers arrived and found four gunshot victims near building number 316.
Ransome was pronounced dead on the scene at 10:45 p.m by Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Charles Newton. Pugh was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional and pronounced dead at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday , the release said.
Both bodies will be sent to the GBI Crime Lab for an autopsy. Two additional victims are being treated at the hospital, with one in critical condition, according to CPD.
The homicide unit is currently investigating.
The incident happened the same day 21-year old Marcel Samedi was identified as the June 5 shooting victim at Wilson Apartments.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Sgt. Kyle Tuggle at 706-225-4377 or at Ktuggle@columbusga.org. If you would like to remain anonymous, call 706-653-3188 or text VACS plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
These shootings bring the total homicide count in Columbus to 35.
This story was originally published June 15, 2021 at 9:29 AM.
