Ashton Adams, WTVM News Leader 9

Ashton Adams

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Past articles by Ashton:

One injured in 'accidental' shooting at Warren Williams Homes in

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - One person has been hospitalized for a gunshot wound sustained inside a unit at Warren Williams Homes in Columbus. A 911 call was made to Columbus Police at 1:00 a.m. Wednes... → Read More

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Coroner's office identifies Columbus homic

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a homicide in the area of Hunter's Ridge Circle. → Read More

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: 1 person shot while riding bike down Columbu

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Investigators are on the scene of a shooting in north Columbus. Columbus Police tell WTVM a woman was struck by a bullet while riding her bike down 35th St. early Thursday m... → Read More

UPDATE: Death of man found at Whisperwood Apt. ruled suicide

Columbus police responded to a report of shooting at Whisperwood Apartments on Milgen Road Monday, July 9. → Read More

Pedestrian struck and killed in Columbus has been ID'ed

One person died early Thursday morning after being hit by a car. Columbus Police confirm to WTVM that the victim was struck in the 1300 block of 13th. Ave. → Read More

Suspect charged after pedestrian struck and killed in Columbus

One person died early Thursday morning after being hit by a car. Columbus Police confirm to WTVM that the victim was struck in the 1300 block of 13th. Ave. → Read More

Pedestrian struck and killed following collision in Upatoi has b

The Muscogee County Coroner's Office has been called to the scene of a possible vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in Columbus. → Read More

"Boil water" notice issued in Chattahoochee County

CHATTAHOOCHEE CO., GA (WTVM) - The Chattahoochee County Water Department has issued a "boil water" notice in the "Old City Limits" area. The advisory was issued due to a system disruption Sunday. County officials say the water system is back up, however, the advisory must remain in effect as part of protocol. No other issues with the water system is expected. Water Department officials will… → Read More

CPD investigating shooting on Dupree Dr.

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) Columbus Police have confirmed to News Leader 9 that one person was shot Tuesday night. A 911 call came in just after 11 p.m. Officers were dispatched to a scene on Dupree Dr.... → Read More

UPDATE: Man ID'ed in Old Moon Rd. deadly shooting in Auburn

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - Investigators in Auburn are in the beginning stages of a homicide investigation. Police say they responded to a report of a shooting on Old Mill Rd. just after 10:00 p.m. Thur... → Read More

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Man dies in late night shooting in Auburn

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - Investigators in Auburn are in the beginning stages of a homicide investigation. Police say they responded to a report of a shooting on Old Mill Rd. just after 10:00 p.m. Thur... → Read More

BREAKING: Columbus Police respond to report of a person shot

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Police are on the scene of a possible shooting reported in south Columbus early Monday morning. Officers were dispatched to Lumpkin Park Apartments on N. Lumpkin Rd. after an... → Read More

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: coroner identifies woman killed in Lakebot

The Muscogee County Coroner’s office confirms that a female pedestrian has been hit and killed by am SUV in Midtown Columbus and two people are injured. → Read More

2 children drown on West Point Lake

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Two children have died after drowning on West Point Lake Sunday afternoon. Sergeant Stewart Smith, with the Troup County Sheriff's Office, tells us that the two 12-year-old ... → Read More

UPDATE: Coroner identifies Ewart Ave. shooting victim

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Columbus police are on the scene of a fatal shooting near Buena Vista Road at Forsyth and Ewart Avenue. According to the Columbus Police Department, one person is dead. News Le... → Read More

LaGrange woman killed in Columbus multi-vehicle accident

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - A LaGrange woman has died after being involved in an apparent hit-and-run car accident in Columbus. Muscogee County Chief Deputy Coroner, Freeman Worley, confirms to WTVM th... → Read More

BREAKING: LaGrange house fire claims person's life

LAGRANGE, GA (WTVM) - Lagrange Fire officials say one person has died during a late-night house fire. Officials, in a statement, say the fire broke out at the home, which is located in the 1000 b... → Read More

LaGrange fatal house fire victim ID'd

The victim of a fatal LaGrange house fire has been identified. → Read More

Victim ID'd in fatal Foster Street shooting in Auburn

Auburn Police say the man died after being shot near an apartment complex in the 500 block of Foster Street Sunday night has been identified. → Read More

Former Auburn University President passes away

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - Former Auburn University President Emeritus, Dr. James E. Martin, has passed away. Dr. Martin, 84, died on Saturday, June 3. Martin was the university's 40th president and pres... → Read More