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4-year-old Jacques Walker Jr., shot and killed at Liberty Commons Apartments in Columbus, Georgia
Presently, no one has been apprehended in connection with the incident.
Update: On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 8:02 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3300 block of North Lumpkin Road (Liberty Commons Apartments) concerning a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female suffering from gunshot wounds.
They later discovered a male (later identified as Jacquese Walker, Jr., 4) deceased from a gunshot wound.
EMS arrived on the scene and transported the female to Piedmont Columbus Regional where she remains in critical condition. Coroner Buddy Bryan arrived on the scene and pronounced the child deceased at 8:50 a.m.
The Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
The investigation led to Jacquese Antwan Walker, 35, being developed as the suspect. He is wanted for Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.
Anyone with information on the murder or the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact Sgt. A. McKelvey at mckelvey.amanda@columbusga.org or 911.
Original Report:
Jacques Walker, a 4-year-old, tragically lost his life, as confirmed by Muscogee County Coroner.
The Columbus Police are actively investigating the shooting incident that occurred today at Liberty Commons Apartments on North Lumpkin Road.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan conveyed that the child was declared deceased at Liberty Commons Apartments at 8:50 a.m. on Monday morning.
Further information has emerged regarding the incident at Liberty Commons Apartments.
Authorities were alerted to the scene at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday morning. The Columbus Police Department reports that a woman sustained injuries and is currently in critical condition.
Presently, no one has been apprehended in connection with the incident.
There is a notable law enforcement presence on Morris Road, although it has not been officially confirmed if it is linked to the morning’s tragic event.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
