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Child Injured by Train, Parents Charged

 Tuesday, January 2, 2024

On October 30, 2023, Columbus Police officers responded to the 700 block of Terminal Court in reference to a child being hit by a train. CPD’s Motor Squad responded to the scene to take lead on the investigation. The investigation revealed that the 6-year-old was playing near active train tracks when he fell underneath the moving train and was severely injured - resulting in the partial loss of a leg.

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Man Dies After Shooting on Dirk Way

 Friday, December 29, 2023

On December 18, 2023 at 5:52 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 500 block of Dirk Way in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Demetreus Heard) suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he was listed in critical condition.

Heard had been hospitalized since the day of the shooting. On December 28, 2023, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:12 p.m.

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CPD Investigators Looking to Identify Persons of Interest

 Thursday, December 28, 2023

Investigators with the Columbus Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals who are persons of interest connected to an ongoing crime investigation.

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Search for Deadly Crash Witnesses

 Thursday, December 28, 2023

On December 6th, 2023, at 2:42 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the intersection of Macon Road and Chattsworth Road due to a three-vehicle accident with injuries. Ms. Kim Anderson, the driver of one of the vehicles, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. She succumbed to those injuries on December 16, 2023.

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WANTED: Gerald Simpson, 30 (AKA "JR")

 Wednesday, December 27, 2023

On December 1, 2023, probable cause was established to issue murder warrants for Gerald Simpson, 30. Simpson, also known as “JR,” is wanted in connection to the murder of Michael Brown. Simpson should be considered armed and dangerous.

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Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting

 Saturday, December 23, 2023

On Friday, December 22, 2023, an officer-involved shooting occurred outside Peachtree Mall. Our officers initially responded to a report of car break-ins. After making contact with a male subject, the individual fired shots at one of our officers. The officer returned fire to neutralize the threat.

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Search for Suspects in Rollins Way Double Shooting

 Friday, December 22, 2023

On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 6:39 a.m., Patrol officers responded to St. Francis Hospital in reference to two individuals who had been shot. Police investigation revealed that the shooting took place in a parking lot located in the 1700 block of Rollins Way.

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Mother Arrested in Death of Infant

 Thursday, December 21, 2023

On December 7, 2023, at 6:31 p.m., the Columbus Police Department was notified of an infant who arrived at Piedmont Columbus Regional with injuries. The 2-month-old was air-lifted to an Atlanta area hospital, where the medical staff determined the injuries to be indicative of non-accidental trauma. The child was listed in critical condition and succumbed to those injuries 4 days later.

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Shooting Suspect Identified, Arrested

 Friday, December 8, 2023

On December 6, 2023, William Coulter, 18, was identified as the suspect. Warrants were subsequently issued for his arrest. On Friday, December 8, 2023, Coulter was arrested and transported to the Muscogee County Jail. He is charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.

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CPD Investigators Looking to Identify Shooting Suspect

 Tuesday, December 5, 2023

On November 20, 2023 at 8:52 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to 800 Apex Road (Highland Terrace Apartments) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect shot at a security guard after being confronted about trespassing on the property.

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