Columbus police charge man with murder in domestic shooting
Kevawn Davenport, 22, charged in death of Lexus Antrom following domestic dispute
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police have charged a 22-year-old man with murder in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a domestic dispute.
Kevawn Davenport was charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in the death of Lexus Antrom, 28. Detectives served the warrants on Davenport on February 12, 2026, while he remains hospitalized receiving treatment for his injuries.
Police said Davenport and Antrom were involved in a domestic dispute that led to the shooting. Davenport will be transported to the Muscogee County Jail upon his release from the hospital.
Original incident
On February 12, 2026 at 4:03 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 4500 block of Gardiner Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered Antrom, who had been shot and was unresponsive. Davenport was also found with a gunshot wound.
EMS transported Davenport to Piedmont Columbus Regional for treatment. Coroner Buddy Bryan responded to the scene and pronounced Antrom dead at 4:50 a.m.
The Violent Crimes Unit took lead on the investigation.
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