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A 9-year-old boy was fatally shot on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Columbus, authorities said.
Columbus police officers responded to the 1300 block of Floyd Road at 8:36 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Lakeith Livingston, 9, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services transported Lakeith to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where an ER doctor pronounced him dead at 9:03 p.m., police said.
The department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Cpl. Kevin Baldwin at 706-225-4337 or via email at kbaldwin@columbusga.org. Tips can be provided anonymously.
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