Crime

11-year-old dies at hospital after overnight shooting in Columbus, officials say

A Columbus Police Department patrol car blocks an intersection in Columbus, Georgia as investigators process a crime scene.
A Columbus Police Department patrol car blocks an intersection in Columbus, Georgia as investigators process a crime scene. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

A shooting Wednesday night in Columbus left an 11-year-old dead, according to officials.

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that happened in the 800 block of Apex Road, according to a post on CPD’s X account.

Police said the victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Kadin Harris.

Bryan said Harris died at 10:49 p.m. Wednesday at a local hospital after suffering a gunshot wound.

This story may be updated as more information becomes available.

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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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