Crime

Teen dies in shooting at Spring Creek Village Apartments Saturday night

Breaking news from the Ledger-Enquirer.
Breaking news from the Ledger-Enquirer.

A teenager is dead following a shooting late Saturday night in the 8000 block of Veterans Parkway, according to Columbus Police.

Columbus Police responded around 10:26 p.m. to Spring Creek Village Apartments to reports of a shooting, according to a press release.

Columbus Police say Giancarlos Rivera, age 17, was found lying on the ground with a gunshot wound and efforts to resuscitate Rivera by EMS were unsuccessful.

Police say Rivera was pronounced dead at 11:15 p.m. by Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.

CPD is asking that anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Corporal Sherman Hayes at 706-225-4268 or shayes@columbusga.org. Anyone with information can also contact the Homicide Unit at 706-225-3161.

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