Investigation underway after 2 people pronounced dead in Columbus, police say

The Columbus Police Department is investigating after two people were pronounced dead Wednesday in Columbus, CPD said in a social media post.

The police department’s X post stated the investigation is underway in the 5600 block of Winvelly Drive. Winvelly Drive is located near Windsor park in a residential area in northeast Columbus.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said Jerry Wayne Wilson, 79, and Angela Wilson, 72, were the two found dead. They were pronounced dead shortly after 9:30 a.m., Bryan said.

Bryan initially said the deaths were being investigated as a homicide-suicide. However, he later said the exact manner of the deaths wasn’t confirmed yet.

”We have a very good general idea of the manners of each death but withholding that information until the GBI can confirm,” Bryan said.

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

This story was originally published July 24, 2024 at 1:08 PM.