Arrest made in shooting that left 11-year-old dead in Columbus

A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy on Apex Road in Columbus.

The Columbus Police Department said Friday that the 17-year-old turned himself in to police in connection with the death of Kadin Harris, according to a news release. The Ledger-Enquirer does not name suspects under 18.

Officers found Harris suffering from gunshot wounds after responding Wednesday night to a shooting in the 800 block of Apex Road. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said Harris died at a local hospital at 10:49 p.m. Wednesday.

Police said the 17-year-old is charged with murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm by person under the age of 18.

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.