Columbus shooting leaves mother and son injured. Husband wanted as suspect, police say

A suspect is wanted on charges of drive-by shooting and two counts of aggravated assault after his wife and child were injured in a shooting Monday, the Columbus Police Department announced Tuesday.

Police said they’re looking for Jontay Reynolds, 28, after his 24-year-old wife and their 7-year-old son were shot.

Police said they responded around 6:43 p.m. to the 1800 block of Susan Lane in reference to shots fired. When they arrived, officers found several shell casings in the road but no victims, according to police.

Police said a separate 911 call was received shortly after, reporting two gunshot victims who were at CPD’s east precinct. The woman and her son were taken to a local hospital, police said in a news release.

Police said the child had minor injuries, and the woman was listed in critical condition.

Police are asking anyone with information on the case or Reynold’s whereabouts to call 911 or Cpl. Mary-Macy Ruiz at 706-225-4379.

This story was originally published September 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM.

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.