Man, 23, dead after shooting on St. Mary’s Road in Columbus, police say
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Columbus police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon fatal shooting.
Police said they responded to the shooting in the 3400 block of St. Mary’s Road shortly before 1 p.m.
The victim has been identified as Esteban DeJesus, 23, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, who said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:38 p.m.
Bryan said an autopsy will be performed.
This is the third homicide to occur in Columbus this week. Monday morning, a shooting at Liberty Common Apartments claimed the life of 4-year-old Jacquese Walker Jr. and left a woman in critical condition, according to police.
Monday afternoon a drive-by shooting at Fluellen Recreation Center left Deshaunvia Lindsey, 15, dead, according to police.
This story was originally published September 20, 2023 at 3:23 PM.