In the summer of 2023, the life of a Columbus, Georgia man was tragically cut short in an act of violence that continues to baffle investigators. Scottie Lee Harris, a 53-year-old male, was found deceased on Monday, July 24, 2023, in the vicinity of the 3600 block of Surrey Lane. An obituary described him as 'Lucky' and noted he was a father and grandfather.
The initial investigation by the Columbus Police Department quickly determined that Harris had been the victim of a shooting.
His death was officially ruled a homicide, adding to the city's count of unsolved murders. The incident prompted a response from law enforcement, who have since been seeking information from the public to help shed light on the circumstances that led to Harris's untimely death.
Despite the passage of time, the case remains an open and active investigation. The Columbus Police Department includes Scottie Harris's death on its list of unsolved homicides, a public acknowledgment that no arrests have been made and no suspects have been formally identified. Details regarding a potential motive or the events that transpired on that fateful July day have not been released to the public. The investigation into the death of Scottie Lee Harris is ongoing, with authorities still searching for the person or persons responsible for his death.
