Suspect arrested in Schaul St. fatal shooting, victim ID’d

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A victim has been identified in the deadly shooting on Henry Avenue, says the Muscogee County coroner.

On Friday, Feb. 17, at approximately 6:18 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Schaul Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a male laying in the driveway suffering from gunshot wounds.

Muscogee Co. Coroner Buddy Bryan says the victim has been identified as 24-year-old De’Anthony Miles - who was pronounced dead at the hospital a little before 7 p.m. on Feb. 17.

The Homicide Unit responded to the scene to take lead on the investigation.

Based on the investigation, Kenyonte Hudson was arrested in connection to the death of Miles.

Hudson is charged with the following:

• Murder
• Aggravated Assault
• Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Crime

He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Recorder’s Court Saturday, February 18, however, the case was continued to February 21.

Anyone with information can contact Sgt. Antrellis Williams at 706-225-4329 or awilliams@columbusga.org.