Columbus residents alarmed by surge in recent shootings
Columbus residents alarmed by surge in recent shootings By Cindy Centofanti | February 15, 2021 at 9:10 PM EST - Updated February 15 at 9:41 PM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus is on track to nearly double the number of shootings compared to this time last year, and residents are fearful for their safety.
“I used to go out to the store at 9 or 10 o’clock, but now I won’t even leave my house unless it’s daylight. Things have changed for the worse here,” said Oakland Park resident Erika Spencer.
There are 13 people dead in the first month and a half into the new year all due to a rash of recent shootings within the Fountain City.