GTR Times

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 25, 2022

2:51 P.M.

A Christmas Eve party in Columbus turned deadly late Saturday when an argument led to a shooting resulting in one person being killed and four others injured by gunfire.

According to incoming Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry, one person is dead; two persons are in critical condition, and two others are in stable condition. 

Police were called to the 90 block of Luxapilila Drive at approximately 10:40 p.m. on December 24, 2022.  An argument started at a Christmas Eve party between a 22-year-old male and a 48-year-old male. Weapons were produced, and the male 48-year-old was fatally shot. All victims were inside the home at the time.

The 22-year-old is listed in critical but stable condition, while the 38-year-old is also in critical but stable condition. A 56-year-old female and a 28-year-old male are listed in stable condition. All of the victims underwent emergency surgery for their injuries.

"I can't thank our Columbus Police Department officers, our detectives, the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, the Baptist Memorial Hospital ambulance, and emergency room staff for their help last night. I was able to see myself the true professionals we work with each day in Columbus. I am thankful for everyone's assistance," Chief Daughtry said Christmas afternoon.

"It was a chaotic scene at the house and then at the hospital last night," Chief Daughtry added. "Everyone worked all night on this case, and I highly appreciate their response and dedication. We have not made any arrests, but we have a person of interest. Since this is an ongoing investigation, we are not releasing any other details on the incident. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 800-530-7151 or use the P3 app."

The deceased person's name will be released from the Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant following notification of next of kin.

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