Death investigation underway after suspect dies at hospital while in Columbus police custody
Death investigation underway after suspect dies at hospital while in Columbus police custody By Olivia Gunn | February 8, 2021 at 7:49 PM EST - Updated February 8 at 11:59 PM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A death investigation is underway after a suspect died in Columbus police custody.
Jerrel Ellis died at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital Monday, shortly after being transported there by police.
According to the Columbus Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Aaron Lane Sunday night in reference to Ellis discharging a firearm multiple times inside of a residence. Upon arrival to the scene, a neighbor told officers that Ellis forcefully entered his residence, also on Aaron Lane.