Crime

Body found on Fifth Avenue in Columbus Sunday, according to coroner

Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image. Photo by Getty Images This is a stock image downloaded from Getty Images. It is a Royalty Free image.
Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image. Photo by Getty Images This is a stock image downloaded from Getty Images. It is a Royalty Free image. iStockphoto

Columbus police are investigating a body found Sunday in the area of 17th Street and Fifth Avenue, according to the department’s Twitter account.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said no identity has been made at this time, due to the condition of the body.

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s office were originally on the scene before CPD took over the investigation, according to officials.

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

This story was originally published March 12, 2023 at 8:19 PM.

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