WEEKEND CRIME: Two Columbus teens killed, plus two injured in separate shootings

Hannah James
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WBRL)— Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms two teenagers passed this weekend; one killed by a gunshot another hit by a car. Two additional individuals were injured as well.

Saturday

Warm Springs Road

The first shooting injured one individual on Warm Springs Road Saturday afternoon.

The Columbus Police Department responded to the Super 8 Motel on Warm Springs Road in connection to a shooting. A WRBL reporter says at least a dozen police cars responded and blocked off the area with crime scene tape.

At this time, WRBL has learned there is one victim involved. That victim’s condition is unknown.

Sunday

Lakeshore and Crystal Dr.

Bryan says multiple shootings happened in the area of Lakeshore Road and Crystal Drive Sunday. One victim was hit and underwent surgery at a local area hospital. The condition of that victim is unknown.

A second victim in a separate car, according to the coroner, was shot and killed. He was pronounced dead at Piedmont Columbus Regional’s Midtown Campus. This individual was identified as Daryus Bryant, 16.

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

Bryan shares with WRBL Devonte Cage, 16, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Manchester Expressway. The coroner shares Cage was exiting the car he was currently in. After exiting the car, he was struck by another vehicle and pronounce dead on the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations will assist in this investigation.

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