Juvenile suspect pleads not guilty in Village Square apartments murder
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A juvenile murder suspect has plead not guilty Friday to the Aug. 13 killing of Jerry Walton Jr.
The 16-year-old minor was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Cpl. Adam Moyer of Columbus Police said a witness saw the minor engage in a “tussle” with Walton. Following the altercation, shots were fired and Walton was struck in the back of his head while driving a pickup according to Moyer.
The pickup then crashed into an apartment and both the vehicle and building caught fire according to Moyer.
Police found 9 mm shell casings at the crime scene. The juvenile was in possession of a 9 mm firearm at the time of his arrest.
If you or anyone you know has information on this case please call Cpl. Adam Moyer at (706) 225-4435 or email amoyer@columbusga.org.
You can also call the Homicide Unit at (706) 225-3161.