Brya Berry
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‘I have been shot’: new details in Columbus murder investigation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The second suspect arrested in the March shooting death of a Columbus taxi driver appeared in Recorder’s Court Thursday morning. Jaius Roland, 16, faces a murder charge in the death of 50-year-old Paul Lokey. Jaevon Stephens has also been charged in Lokey’s murder. An unidentified adult male suspect is currently in […] → Read More
10,000th person gets COVID-19 vaccine at GEMA Mass Vaccination Site
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – City of Columbus leaders are calling it a huge victory. The GEMA Mass Vaccine Site at the Civic Center vaccinated its 10,000th person Wednesday morning. Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson and City Manager Isiaiah Hugley made it their mission to witness the milestone. Henderson said it’s huge step forward toward getting back […] → Read More
Coroner: Man shot and killed on Andrews Rd. and 23rd St. in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)-Columbus police are investigating an early morning homicide that left a man dead. Paul Lokey, 50, was shot on Andrews Rd. and 23rd Street early Thursday morning, according to Muscogee County Coroner Chief Deputy Coroner Freeman Worley. The victim was pronounced dead at 2:09 a.m. at Piedmont Medical Center ER. Stay with News […] → Read More
East Alabama Medical Center hold remembrance event for COVID-19 victims
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – It has been over a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wednesday night in East Alabama people came together for an evening of remembrance, healing and hope at East Alabama Medical Center. EAMC leaders and community guests came together to remember the lives lost and celebrate the lives saved […] → Read More
Columbus police investigating shooting at Cross Creek Apartments
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Columbus police are investigating a shooting at the Cross Creek Apartments on Steam Mill Road. CPD has confirmed one person has been shot. Stay with News 3 as we bring you updates on this developing story. → Read More
Police: Woman shot and killed on Torch Hill Rd. in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Columbus police are investigating an overnight homicide that claimed the life of a woman. The victim was shot and killed in the 2000 block of Torch Hill Rd. just before 1 a.m. Friday, according to Columbus police. Stay with News 3 as we work to learn more about this developing story. → Read More
Deadly shooting under investigation at Family Dollar on Floyd Road
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Columbus Police are on the scene of a deadly shooting at the Family Dollar located on Floyd Road. The 911 call came in around 4:00 p.m. According to Columbus Police, one woman is dead on the scene, and another has been transported to the hospital for treatment. Police are asking everyone […] → Read More
Coroner: Human skull found in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- The Muscogee County’s Coroner Officer confirmed Monday morning that a human skull was found in north Columbus. The skull was discovered Sunday night in the 6000 block of Veterans Parkway, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. The human remains was then taken to the Columbus Morgue. The skull will be taken back […] → Read More
South Seale Road shooting in Phenix City leaves one person dead
Phenix City, Ala (WRBL) – Phenix City Police responded to a shooting that claimed the life of a man on South Seale Rd. on Sunday shortly after 6:00 P.M.. Police say when officers arrived on the scene they found an African American male lying on the ground, suffering from gunshot wounds. Police say the victim […] → Read More
Phenix City man dead after a Saturday shooting
Phenix City, Ala. (WRBL) – The Russell County Coroner’s Office confirms a Phenix City man has died from multiple gun shot wounds. Authorities say 32-year-old, Curtin B. Upshaw, was pronounced dead at 12:54 P.M. on Saturday, February 27th, at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, Georgia. Russell County Coroner’s Office say Upshaw’s body will be sent […] → Read More
“This is what our students need,” Rainey McCullers teacher reacts to winning ‘One Class at a Time’ grant
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-This year’s first “One Class at a Time” award goes to a Rainey McCullers School of The Arts teacher. Oliver Ellis teaches 8th grade at the Columbus school. His nominators say his contributions to his students have a lasting impact on their lives. Ellis is known for his vibratious personality and unique teaching […] → Read More
Police: 2008 cold case murder was a robbery gone bad
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A Columbus woman accused of killing a man in 2008 made her first appearance in Recorder’s Court Friday morning. An investigator who has been working on the case on and off since 2016 says the murder was a robbery gone wrong. Shanita Wyatt, 40, faces a murder charge in the death […] → Read More
Man shot and killed at Columbus restaurant early Friday morning, coroner tells News 3
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-Columbus police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead. Muscogee County Coroner Charles Newton tells News 3 the victim was shot and killed at the Suite Bar & Grill on Sydney Simon Blvd early Friday morning. The victim was pronounced dead at 2:43 a.m., Newton said. Stay with News 3 […] → Read More
Deadly Phenix City house fire claims the life of a married couple
PHENIX CITY, Ala (WRBL) – A house fire on Saturday night in Phenix City claimed the life of a married couple. Russell County Coroner, Arthur Sumbry Jr., tells News 3 that 67-year-old Julius and 61-year-old Donna Baker were pronounced dead on the scene at 11:15 P.M. The fire happened at 3301 3rd St. South in […] → Read More
Midtown Columbus shooting leaves teen dead, coroner tells News 3
Columbus police are investigating an overnight Midtown shooting that claimed a teen’s life. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identifies the victim as 19-year-old Jaylan Dobbins. The shooting happened in the 1400 block of 16th Street late Friday night. Dobbins was pronounced dead on the scene at 12:43 a.m. WRBL News 3 will have more information […] → Read More
Deadly crash in Phenix City
Phenix City, AL(WRBL)- A deadly car accident claims the life of a woman in East Alabama. Ophelia Tucker Perry, 57, died after her car was struck by a pickup truck Saturday evening, according to Russell County Coroner, Arthur Sumbry Jr. The deadly crash happened on Highway 280 near the Waffle House in Phenix City. Tucker […] → Read More
Police: 2 suspects face murder charges, 1 faces attempted murder in two Christmas shootings
PHENIX CITY, Ala (WRBL)- Three people face charges in two Christmas shootings that Phenix City police say were connected. Investigators charged both Hernadis Harmon, 30 and Amber Long, 25, with shooting Vincent Deloney, 31. Police say Deloney died after being shot in the 900 block of 15th Place in Phenix City on December 25. Police announced the […] → Read More
Police reveal new information leading to murder arrest in Destiny Nelson case
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Police testimony in Recorder’s Court revealed new details that led to an arrest in the 2017 murder of a Columbus teenager. Keyonna James, 19, waived her court appearance on Friday, January 8, 2020, the day after police announced she was charged with the murder of Destiny Nelson. James was already in jail […] → Read More
Man arrested in 2017 Phenix City murder
PHENIX CITY, Ala (WRBL)- A man wanted in the 2017 murder of a woman in Phenix City has been arrested in Tennessee. Phenix City police say Derek Thomas, 34, faces a capital murder charge in the death of Jennifer Lee Chambers, 27. On November 8, 2017, police found Chambers shot in her vehicle in the […] → Read More
Phenix City police announce arrest in first homicide of 2021
PHENIX CITY, Ala (WRBL)- Phenix City police say a man is under arrest for the city’s first homicide of 2021. Investigators say Jarvis Campbell, 37, faces a capital murder in the shooting death of Johnathon Larson, 34. Police discovered Larson shot in the 2000 block of 45th Street the afternoon of January 3, 2021. Campbell […] → Read More