Update: Muscogee coroner identifies 1 of 2 people killed in Woodruff Farm Road shooting
Two people were killed Thursday in a shooting at Hunter Run Apartments, the Columbus Police Department said.
CPD’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation in the 5300 block of Woodruff Farm Road, the department said in its post on X at 6:21 p.m.
Police responded to a call at 5:47 p.m. and are on the scene of the complex at 5358 Woodruff Farm Road, CPD public information officer Brittany Santiago told the Ledger-Enquirer.
Muscogee County coroner Buddy Bryan told the Ledger-Enquirer the shooting is a domestic homicide-suicide. He identified the homicide victim as Wyonda Thomas, 59. She was pronounced dead at the scene, he said.
The suicide victim’s name won’t be released until his family is notified, Bryan said.
To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 988. It provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources. The organization’s website is 988Lifeline.org.
This story was originally published March 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM.
