Two people arrested in connection to motel shooting in south Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. ( WRBL ) — Two people are in custody after a shooting at Budgetel Inn & Suites left one person injured on Thursday night, according to the Columbus Police Department.

Police say Devante Turner, 31, and Shari Hamilton, 37, have been arrested on several charges:

  • Turner:
    – Possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime
    – Pointing a pistol at another
    – Theft by receiving
    – Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
    – Possession of marijuana
    – Tampering with evidence
  • Hamilton:
    – Aggravated assault
    – False report of a crime
    – Tampering with evidence
    – Possession of a firearm or knife during commission of a crime
    – Theft by receiving
    – Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
    – Possession of marijuana
    – VCCSA Schedule II (Oxymorphone)

Columbus police confirmed one person was injured in the shooting.

The case is under investigation.

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