Suspect faces murder charge after man found lying dead in a Columbus road

A man has been arrested and charged with murder (party to a crime) in a fatal shooting that left one man dead in the road on Colorado Street in Columbus, the Columbus Police Department announced Monday.

The charges stem from a shooting that left 27-year-old Jaylon Wesley dead, the Ledger-Enquirer reported. Wesley was on a bicycle at the time and was shot multiple times, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said.

Police say Calvin Johnson, 37, was taken into custody Friday after a preliminary investigation revealed he was the driver of a vehicle connected to the incident.

Wesley was pronounced dead at 2:36 p.m. on April 11, according to Bryan.

Police say Johnson is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

Kelby Hutchison

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.