Crime

Man shot in Phenix City dies in Columbus hospital, Russell County coroner says

A man died Sunday morning in a Columbus hospital after a weekend shooting in Phenix City, according to Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr.

Sumbry said Timothy Harris, 33, was pronounced dead at 9:12 a.m. Sunday from a fatal gunshot wound after an altercation with a family member.

The shooting occurred at a residence on Old State Dock Road, according to Sumbry.

Sumbry said Harris’ body will be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Montgomery for an autopsy.

The Phenix City Police Department is investigating the incident, Sumbry said.

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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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