Man Shot on Trestlewood Drive in Columbus Dies at Hospital

On Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 6:24 p.m., Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 6200 block of Trestlewood Drive in response to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim, later identified as 38-year-old Marcus McLeod, lying on the floor with a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services transported McLeod to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:19 p.m.

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene and has taken the lead in the investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information about this case to come forward. Individuals can contact Corporal Kevin Ross at 706-225-4257 or via email at ross.kevin@columbusga.org. Information can be provided anonymously.