COLUMBUS – One teen is dead and another one injured from a Saturday afternoon shooting at an apartment complex on Constance Lane.
Police are seeking a suspect in the case.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired at about 3:23 p.m. and found two juveniles with gunshot wounds, a Columbus Police Department press release said. The officers started chest compressions until paramedics arrived.
Marquez Carter, 16, died at the scene, Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said. The second victim, 17, was treated for his injuries at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and released.
Anyone with information on the case can contact CPD or leave an anonymous tip with Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at (800) 530-7151. Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward.
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