Man found guilty in 2014 Ft. Benning Rd. fatal shooting
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Updated: Feb. 8, 2017 at 4:04 PM EST
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - The man accused of shooting and killing 44-year-old Anthony Taylor in 2014 has been found guilty.
On Wednesday in court, Jerry Wayne Merritt was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
His sentencing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m.
Stay tuned for more details.
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