In the summer of 2022, the life of Marcus Price, Sr., a 45-year-old man from Columbus, Georgia, was tragically cut short. On the evening of Friday, June 24th, Price was fatally wounded in a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Dawson Street and 25th Avenue. The incident left two other individuals injured, though their identities and the extent of their injuries were not widely reported.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and Price was likely transported to a local
hospital, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The news of his death was met with sorrow by his family and friends, who remembered him in a homegoing celebration on July 8, 2022.
The Columbus Police Department opened a homicide investigation into the shooting. Despite their efforts, the case has remained a difficult one to solve. As of early 2026, the investigation into the death of Marcus Price, Sr. is still considered an open and unsolved homicide. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the case, and no arrests have been announced. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive have not been released to the public, leaving a community and a grieving family searching for answers and justice.
