Victims identified in fatal double shooting Friday in Columbus on Wise Street

The victims of a double fatal shooting Friday afternoon in Columbus have been identified by authorities.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said one person was found dead in a vehicle and another in a yard on Wise Street.

The bodies were found about a half mile from Key Elementary School.

Bryan identified the victims as Theodore Alexander. 34, and Troyverion Williams, 21, who were pronounced dead at 4:36 p.m.

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has taken lead on the investigation, according to a news release.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Cpl. R. Vardman at 706-225-4257 or

rvardman@columbusga.org.

This is the third and fourth homicides to occur in Columbus in 2024, according to a list compiled by the Ledger-Enquirer.

In 2023, there were 57 homicides reported in Columbus, according to a list compiled by the Ledger-Enquirer.

This story was originally published January 22, 2024 at 9:51 AM with the headline "Victims identified in fatal double shooting Friday in Columbus on Wise Street."