In the late hours of a September day in 2017, the life of 35-year-old Lonny Braxton was tragically cut short in Columbus, Georgia. On Friday, September 29, 2017, authorities were called to a residence at 351 Clover Avenue, where they discovered Braxton in the backyard, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Muscogee County Coroner.
Lonny Braxton, a Black male, was a husband and father.
His sudden and violent death left his family and friends in a state of shock and grief. The Columbus Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting, canvassing the neighborhood for any potential witnesses and seeking to piece together the events that led to Braxton's untimely demise.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case has grown cold over the years. As of early 2026, the murder of Lonny Braxton remains listed as an unsolved homicide by the Columbus Police Department. There have been no public announcements regarding any persons of interest, suspects, or arrests in connection with the case. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it remain a mystery to the public. The investigation into who is responsible for the death of Lonny Braxton is presumably still open, awaiting any new leads that might bring closure to his loved ones and justice for his death.
