Crime

Columbus man dead after shooting on Brookstone Boulevard, coroner says

Breaking news from the Ledger-Enquirer.
Breaking news from the Ledger-Enquirer.

One man is dead following a Monday shooting in a possible Columbus home invasion, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.

Bryan said the shooting occurred in the 6300 block of Brookstone Boulevard. Bryan identified the victim as 65-year-old Norman Lane,of Columbus.

Lane was pronounced dead at 9:09 p.m., according to Bryan.

Bryan said Lane was shot an undetermined amount of times with what appeared to be a shotgun. Lane was found with a handgun next to him, according to Bryan.

A murder investigation is underway, according to a post on the Columbus Police Department’s X page.

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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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