Suspect arrested in deadly shooting at Motel 6 on Victory Dr. in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A deadly shooting investigation at a motel in south Columbus is underway.
According to the Columbus Police Department, the incident happened at Motel 6 on Victory Drive on July 6 at approximately 8:58 p.m.
Officials say the victim has been identified as 47-year-old James N. Mitchell by Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
CPD’s Violent Crimes Unit is on the scene of a deadly shooting at the Motel 6 on Victory Drive. One person deceased #cpdga
— Columbus, Georgia Police Department (@CPDGA) July 7, 2023
According to the Columbus Police Department, 19-year-old Jaboree Boone-Scott has been arrested as a suspect.
He is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Boone-Scott is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Stay with News Leader 9 as we gather more information on the active investigation.
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