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Davetta Punkin Mims

Case from Columbus, GA dated Jul 06, 2021

Victim Details

Davetta Punkin Mims

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

GA

2021-07-06

31

Davetta

Punkin Mims

07/01/2026

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In the summer of 2021, the life of 31-year-old Davetta 'Punkin' Mims was tragically cut short in Columbus, Georgia. On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 6th, she was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Milgen Road. First responders and law enforcement were dispatched to the scene following reports of the shooting.

Upon their arrival, they discovered that Mims had sustained gunshot wounds. Immediate medical attention was rendered, and she was swiftly transported to a local hospita ...
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  • https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/crime/article252619103.html
  • WRBL: Columbus Police investigating shooting on Milgen Road, one woman dead
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