20-year-old shot dead across from Georgia elementary school

COLUMBUS, G.A. (WRBL) — A 20-year-old has been shot dead, just steps away from a Columbus Elementary School.

The Columbus Police Department and the Muscogee County School District Police responded to a shooting at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at 6195 Georgetown Drive. The residence sits right across the street from East Columbus Magnet Academy.

The victim, 20-year-old Steven Daniel, was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional hospital and was pronounced dead by the Muscogee County Coroners’ Office just before 6:30 p.m.

At the time of the shooting, school dismissal had already concluded but some students were still being picked up from after-school programs.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anybody with any information is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department at 706-225-3161.

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