Columbus, Georgia Police Department

Our officers are in the 1000 block of 38th St. in reference to a shooting. The call came in shortly after 3 p.m. Two people injured. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 #cpdga

An early morning shooting leaves one person in critical condition. It happened in the area of Irwin Way/Ida Dr. Our Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. #cpdga

An overnight shooting in the 6100 block of Newick Drive leaves one person injured. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. No arrests have been made. #cpdga

CPD is on scene in the 4400 block of Warm Springs Rd. investigating a shooting at Northgate Village Apartments. One person has been transported to a local hospital and is expected to be okay. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. #cpdga

Officers were dispatched to a shooting last night on Woodland Circle. One person was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is urged to contact our Violent Crimes Unit at 706-225-3161. #cpdga

Officers responded to the 3400 block of Victory Drive concerning a shooting. A male victim was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he passed away from his injuries. Our Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. #cpdga

Our officers responded last night to Victory Dr. and 30th Ave. for a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and later died from his injuries. Motor Squad is leading the investigation. The incident remains under investigation. #cpdga

Cpl. Amanda Cobbs goes #BeyondTheBadge. #TeamCPD’s Hit & Run Investigator breaks down what to do if it happens to you, plus who inspired her and life off duty. Part of our Women’s History Month series.🎙️ Watch: bit.ly/4lPRLVZ 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/3PjyEYd #cpdga #TeamCPD #HitAndRun #WomensHistoryMonth #HERstory

New #BeyondTheBadge is live. For Women's History Month, we’re highlighting the women of #TeamCPD, starting with Lt. Jane Edenfield from Property Crimes. Scams, fraud, porch pirates, and how these cases tie to bigger crimes (plus a quick cameo). 🎧 bit.ly/4uAsoLu 🖥 bit.ly/3Nscfag Podcast on most platforms #cpdga

On March 14, 2026, members of our Fugitive Unit arrested Javontis Powell in connection with the shooting on Apex Rd.

Our officers responded to the 700 block of Apex Rd. concerning a shooting. One person injured. Violent Crimes is leading the investigation. #cpdga

On March 13, 2026, our Fugitive Unit arrested a juvenile suspect in connection to this incident. The individual was transported to the Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center. #cpdga

Our officers responded to the area of Steam Mill Road and Englewood Drive concerning a shooting. One person injured. Our Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. #cpdga

A vehicle accident with injuries was reported last night near River Rd. and Double Churches Rd. One person is deceased. Our Motor Squad is leading the investigation. #cpdga

New episode of Beyond the Badge 🎙️ Sgt. Max Todd and Sgt. Richard McLaughlin talk about the tech behind CPD’s Real Time Crime Center—from drones to the camera registry program—and how it helps officers in real time. 🎧 media.rss.com/beyond-the-bad… ▶️ youtu.be/ZDevldN1XRM #cpdga #BeyondTheBadge #RTCC

#Update 4:12 p.m. - Traffic lights restored in the areas of Forrest Rd. and Buena Vista Rd.

🚨 Traffic Advisory 🚨 A large power outage caused by a downed tree in the area of Macon Rd. and Buena Vista Rd. This includes traffic lights. Drivers should treat intersections as a four-way stop when signals are out. Use caution and expect delays. Crews are aware; please avoid the area if possible due to high call volume. #cpdga

#Update 3:34 p.m. - Traffic lights restored in the areas of Beaver Run Rd., Flat Rock Rd., and J.R. Allen Pkwy.

An early morning shooting leaves one person hospitalized in critical condition. The incident happened in the 5100 block of Kingsberry St. Our Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. #cpdga