Crime

Victim identified in early Saturday morning fatal shooting in south Columbus

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting over the weekend in south Columbus.
The Columbus Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting over the weekend in south Columbus. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A shooting left one man dead in south Columbus early Saturday morning.

At approximately 12:12 a.m. Saturday, the Columbus Police Department received reports of gunfire at the intersection of Dawson Street and 25th Avenue, according to a CPD press release.

Michael Williams, 37, was pronounced dead at 12:52 a.m. after medics were unable to resuscitate him.

Police are encouraging anyone with information about the crime to contact Sgt. Antrellis Williams at (706) 225-4329. To report anonymous tips, call 706-653-3188.

This story will be updated as more information is released.

This story was originally published May 2, 2022 at 10:30 AM.

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Madeleine Cook
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Madeleine Cook is a Report for America corps member covering local COVID-19 recovery at the Ledger-Enquirer. Please contact her with story ideas or tips.This reporting is financially supported by Report for America/GroundTruth Project and the Local News and Information Fund at the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley. The Ledger-Enquirer maintains full editorial control of the work.
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