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Woman Killed in Shooting at Canty Homes in Columbus

Woman Killed in Shooting at Canty Homes in Columbus

By Janell Williams

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Columbus Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night at the Elizabeth Canty Homes.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at 200 20th Ave. around 8:34 p.m., where they found 38-year-old Sekedra McCoy suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

McCoy was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where she was pronounced dead from her injuries , leading to the Columbus Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit taking over the investigation.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Cpl. Roy Green at 706-225-4261 or via email at RoyGreen@columbusga.org.

Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward leading to the arrest of the suspect.

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