Crime

One dead after home invasion at Columbus apartment complex, coroner says

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One person is dead after a home invasion at a Columbus apartment complex, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.

Bryan said Rownee Ortiz-Ocasio, 24, died Sunday at Azalea Ridge Apartments in the 1400 block of Boxwood Boulevard.

Bryan confirmed to the Ledger-Enquirer that Ortiz-Ocasio was shot and is believed to be the person who was committing the home invasion.

The Columbus Police Department said its Violent Crimes Unit is conducting a death investigation, according to a post on the department’s X page.

This story will be updated when new information becomes available.

This story was originally published June 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM.

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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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