Crime

One dead, two injured in shooting at Benning Hills neighborhood in Columbus

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A shooting Saturday in a Columbus neighborhood left one person dead and two others injured, according to officials.

The Columbus Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting in the Benning Hills neighborhood, according to a post on the department’s X account.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as JaQuaivious Jordan, 23.

Bryan said the shooting took place around 12:45 p.m. Saturday on Little Drive. Jordan was pronounced dead at 1:10 p.m. on the scene, according to Bryan.

This story may be updated.

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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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