On a Tuesday evening in Columbus, Georgia, the lives of two young men were tragically cut short. Xavier Derrall Scott, a 28-year-old male, was killed by gunfire on September 19, 2017. The incident, which also resulted in the death of 23-year-old Datrell Roberson, unfolded in the 2800 block of Ninth Street. A third individual was also wounded in the shooting but survived.
Emergency services responded to the scene to find the chaotic aftermath of the violence.
Both Scott and Roberson were pronounced dead at the scene, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The news of the double homicide sent ripples of grief and concern through the local community.
In the days that followed, the Columbus Police Department opened an investigation into the deaths of Xavier Scott and Datrell Roberson. However, details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, a potential motive, or any individuals who may have been involved have not been publicly released.
As of now, there have been no announced arrests in connection with the murders of Xavier Scott and Datrell Roberson. The case remains an open investigation, leaving family, friends, and the community awaiting answers and the pursuit of justice for the two men whose lives were lost on that September evening.
