Arrest Made in April 2024 Columbus Shooting That Killed Teen, Injured Another

An arrest has been made in connection with the April 2024 shooting that left 17-year-old Daryus Bryant dead and another individual injured.

Zion Horton was taken into custody in Coweta County and transported to Columbus on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He is facing charges of Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. Authorities indicated that additional arrests are pending.

The shooting occurred on April 20, 2024, around 11:50 p.m., near the intersection of Macon Road and Lakeshore Drive. Officers arriving at the scene found two males with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional. Bryant was pronounced deceased shortly after midnight, while the second victim underwent emergency surgery and survived.

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt. D. Danforth at 706-225-4299 or by email at ddanforth@columbusga.org. Anonymous tips are welcome.