9/24/2021- 11:03 p.m.
Phenix City- Police discovered a male victim deceased with what appeared to be a visible gunshot wound.
A female victim was discovered, in late stages of pregnancy, with gunshot wounds. She was not responsive but was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown for treatment.
Upon arrival, she was pronounced dead by the on-duty medical staff. An attempt to save the unborn child was made, but the child also was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.
The identity of all three victims will be withheld pending notification of the family.
Witnesses reported seeing a male run from the scene and go into the wood line off US HWY 80. A perimeter was set up, and a tracking dog was brought in from the Russell County Sheriff’s Department. ALEA responded with aerial support.
A track was completed, and the suspect was found deceased by what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a campsite that was set up inside the wood line.
This incident was a result of a Domestic Violence encounter. This is an ongoing investigation.
As this investigation is conducted, more information may be released at a later time.
If you have any information concerning this incident, you are encouraged to call the Phenix City Police Department at (334) 298-0611 or (334) 448-2825.
