Teen dies in downtown Columbus shooting. Police seek help in catching killer
A shooting Friday night in downtown Columbus has left a teenager dead.
Police officers responded at approximately 11 p.m. to a call about a shooting in the 1000 block of Bay Avenue, where they found a female victim — later identified as Kalielah Davis, 18 — suffering from a gunshot wound., the Columbus Police Department announced in a news release.
Davis was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional. Deputy Muscogee County Coroner Dustin Harrelson pronounced her dead in the hospital at 11:26 p.m., according to CPD.
Coroner Buddy Bryan told the Ledger-Enquirer in a text message that Davis was shot in the head.
The CPD Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. CPD urges anyone with information about this case to contact Cpl. Charles Alexander at 706-225-4263 or calexander@columbusga.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
