One man dead in fifth Columbus homicide since Friday morning

One man is dead following a shooting Sunday afternoon in the area of Village Way and St. Mary’s Road, according to Columbus police.

The victim was 15-year-old Leonardo Kentrell Luke, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.

This marks the fifth homicide in the area since Friday morning. CPD officers were called to the scene at 1:56 p.m. Sunday to find the male victim, who has yet to be identified, with a gunshot wound to the head.

The latest confirmed homicide is the city’s fifth since Friday morning. Two other people are currently listed in critical condition after a shooting Saturday night at a local Motel 6 that left two dead.

Another shooting Friday night left nine juveniles, all under the age of 18, injured. The youngest victim was a 5-year-old.

This story is ongoing and will be updated as new information becomes available.

Kelby Hutchison

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.