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2 men found shot to death near elementary school, Georgia police say

Double homicide Columbus (Columbus Police)

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people dead.

Columbus police said on Friday at 3:52 p.m., officers received reports of a person shot on Wise Street near Key Elementary School.

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When officers arrived, they located 34-year-old Theodore Alexander and 21-year-old Troyverion Williams, who had both been shot.

Authorities confirmed that both shooting victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators told WTVM that one victim was found in a vehicle and the other was found in the front yard of a nearby home.

It is unclear if anyone has been taken into custody at this time.

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No further information has been released regarding the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact Corporal R. Vardman at 706-225-4257.

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