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Lacoya Whittlesey

Case from Columbus, GA dated Jan 24, 2024

Victim Details

Lacoya Whittlesey

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

GA

2024-01-24

48

Lacoya

Whittlesey

Yes

06/20/2026

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In the fading afternoon light of January 24, 2024, a burst of violence shattered the quiet of a Columbus, Georgia neighborhood, leaving one man dead and a community searching for answers. The life of Lacoya Whittlesey, a 48-year-old Black male, was cut short in a shooting that would quickly lead investigators to identify a primary suspect. The incident unfolded in the 900 block of Fleming Avenue, where police were dispatched following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered Whitt ...
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  • WRBL: UPDATE: Victim ID’d in shooting near Decatur Court
  • https://www.wtvm.com: Woman considered armed, dangerous wanted in deadly afternoon shooting in Columbus
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    I've been following the details of LaCoya "Big Yaa" Whittlesey's case and something that strikes me ... ...Read More
    11/07/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the impact on the East Carver Heights community ever since LaCoya, ak... ...Read More
    08/30/2024
    I was recently reading up on LaCoya "Big Yaa" Whittlesey's case, and I couldn't help but feel for hi... ...Read More
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