Jaleel Merritt, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 9, 2019, in Columbus, Georgia. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near Victoria Drive and Henson Avenue, where Merritt was shot multiple times. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. This marked the 37th homicide in Muscogee County for the year 2019. The Columbus Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, exploring potential conne
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