Crime

Coroner identifies teenager killed in a Columbus shooting. Investigation ongoing

A Columbus Police Department patrol car blocks an intersection in Columbus, Georgia as investigators process a crime scene.
A Columbus Police Department patrol car blocks an intersection in Columbus, Georgia as investigators process a crime scene. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

A teenager is dead following a shooting in Columbus Tuesday, according to authorities.

Police say they responded around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to a shooting in the 1000 block of Vineville Street.

Responding officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as David Escobar, 17. Bryan said Escobar was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m.

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the incident, according to a news release.

Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact an investigator at 706-225-4381.

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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.
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