🌱 Shots Fired & Armed Robbery At Local Columbus Mall + Vehicle Crash

Hello again, friends! It's Thursday in Columbus and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 79 Low: 52.
• Friday: Pleasant with some sun. High: 80 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Columbus today:

1. Columbus police are investigating an armed robbery that led to shots fired at Columbus’ Peachtree Mall on Tuesday, May 2. According to police officials, at around 11:35 a.m., two suspects robbed SB Jewelry and Sunglasses store at the mall. Shots were fired after the suspects left with some of the merchandise. No injuries were reported and no suspects have been named as of Wednesday. Columbus PD asks anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the authorities.(WTVM 9)
2. Columbus police are investigating a vehicle crash that resulted in a 4-year-old being critically injured. The incident occurred on Kings Mountain Road in south Columbus on Tuesday, May 2. As of the time of publishing, officials are still investigating what caused the accident and how many vehicles were involved. (WTVM 9)
3. On Tuesday morning, May 2, the Columbus Police Department hosted its 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money and bring awareness to the Special Olympics Georgia. More than 60 runners, including members of the Columbus Police Department, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, Columbus Fire & EMS, Fort Benning, and members of the local community, made the almost five-mile trek for the huge fundraising event. Sgt. Dan Lyon with the Columbus Police Department described the turnout as one of the largest in the past ten years and enjoyed seeing the community come together for the event. (WRBL)

Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Thursday, May 4

• May the 4th Be With You At 2nd & Charles, 3201 Macon Road, #101 (5:00 PM)
• Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles At RiverCenter - Bill Heard Theatre (7:30 PM)

Friday, May 5

• Eli Howard & The Greater Good Live At The Loft (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Columbus High baseball team for advancing to the GHSA 3A quarterfinals! The Blue Devils will play a best-of-three series at Ringgold beginning on Saturday, May 6. (WTVM 9)
• Don't forget to follow alligator safety guidelines when swimming in lakes in Columbus! Avoid swimming at night, avoid thick vegetation, don't swim alone, and remember that alligators are more active when the temperature is over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. (A-Z Animals.com)
• Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Columbus area, including a three-bedroom on Buxton Drive for $174,900. (Columbus Patch)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!