An ongoing investigation into the death of Anthony Meredith in Columbus, Georgia, has led to a second arrest. Dequoyae Waldon, 20 years old, was taken into custody and is currently held in the Muscogee County Jail. He is facing charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. This follows the earlier arrest of a 16-year-old male on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with Meredith's death.
The incident occurred on a Saturday night
in the 4300 block of Victory Drive. Columbus Police officers responded to a shooting and discovered 25-year-old Anthony Meredith at the scene. He was suffering from a gunshot wound and was immediately transported to a local hospital. Tragically, Meredith was pronounced dead by a doctor in the emergency room shortly after his arrival.
The investigation into the shooting is active, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be provided to the Columbus Police Department's homicide unit or anonymously through the department's tip line or by messaging them on their social media pages.
