Crime
Dai’John Ross and J’Mauri Taylor dies in shooting on Canaan Drive in Columbus
A second teenager has died as a result of the Wednesday shooting on Canaan Drive, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
Dai’John Ross, 18, succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening and was pronounced dead at 8:19 p.m. at a local hospital.
Ross is the second fatality linked to the incident, which occurred in the 8300 block of Canaan Drive.
The first victim, J’Mauri Taylor, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday at 1:38 a.m. from a gunshot wound.
Authorities report that the shooting was initially called in at approximately 12:35 a.m.
The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case.
Further details surrounding the shooting, including potential suspects or motives, have not yet been released.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department Violent Crimes Unit.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.