Shooting on Fleming Ave. in Columbus leaves one dead. It’s the 5th homicide in 2024
One person is dead following a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the 900 block of Fleming Avenue in Columbus, according to authorities.
Police said they were called to the area of Fleming and Decatur Court around 3:13 p.m. regarding a shooting.
The victim, identified as Lacoya Whittlesey, 48, was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 4:33 p.m., according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
This marks the fifth homicide in Columbus this year, according to a list compiled by the Ledger-Enquirer.
