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2, including 65-year-old man, injured in Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people were injured following an overnight shooting in Columbus. Police were called to the 1000 block of Floyd Road, near Buena Vista Road, shortly before 11 p.m. Friday. That’s where authorities found a 65-year-old man shot and a woman injured by glass shards. Their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.
Man, 67, wounded after apparent lightning strike in Smiths Station
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - An apparent lightning strike left one person injured Saturday afternoon in Smiths Station. According to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, first responders were called to the incident at the Lee County Flea Market, located off Lee Road 379, around 1 p.m. The victim, a 67-year-old...
Heavy police presence on Floyd Road in Columbus
UPDATE (07/20/2024 at 3 A.M. EST): Columbus police confirmed on social media shortly before 3 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2024, that they were investigating a shooting with injuries. It is unclear how many injuries were sustained. Original story: A heavy police presence is underway in east Columbus. The presence...
Three on 3: One injured in shooting, murder suspect wanted, global technology outage
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. Today’s Stories:
‘Bicycles are considered vehicles’: local law enforcement speak about cycling safely
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Local law enforcement is working to remind the community how to safely share the road with cyclists. According to Georgia Law, bicycles are considered vehicles meaning cyclists are required to obey traffic laws. Officials say their priority is to keep the community safe. They say...
William and the Forces of Evil
In the late 1970s, Columbus, Georgia, was gripped by fear as a wave of brutal murders rocked the city. Threatening letters from a mysterious group calling themselves the "Forces of Evil" hinted at a sinister plot intertwining two seemingly separate killing sprees. Join us as we dive deep into the chilling case of the Stocking Strangler and the ruthless murders of Gail Jackson and Irene Thirkield. Discover how FBI profiler Robert K. Ressler's groundbreaking behavioral analysis helped unmask the true killer, William Henry Hance, and the shocking twists that followed. Explore the controversy, racial tensions, and legal battles that culminated in Hance's execution. This episode uncovers the dark secrets and haunting truths behind one of Georgia's most infamous crime sprees. Tune in for a gripping tale of deception, profiling, and justice.
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