Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Friday night shooting that left a Columbus man dead and another man injured.
Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins confirmed a report of shots fired around 10 p.m. by 172 Swedenburg Circle in Lowndes County. When first responders arrived, they discovered Quinshawn Dewayne Lucious, 22, had been shot. Another man who had been shot was flown to an area hospital.
Lucious was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later by Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
You can help your community
Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. In the past week, our reporters have posted 37 articles to cdispatch.com. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community.