9-Year-Old Boy Killed in Shooting on Floyd Road in Columbus
On December 22, 2024, at 8:36 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1300 block of Floyd Road. Upon arrival, officers found 9-year-old Lakeith Livingston, a young Black male, suffering from a gunshot wound.
EMS transported Livingston to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where an ER doctor pronounced him deceased at 9:03 p.m.
The Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. There are currently no known suspects.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Cpl. Kevin Baldwin at 706-225-4337 or via email at kbaldwin@columbusga.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.