Coroner identifies victim following Waffle House incident in Columbus Hezekiah Manigo, Source: Lowndes County Sheriff's Office Updated - Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton confirmed an argument between a Waffle House employee and a customer turned fatal overnight. Posted: Mar 17, 2021 8:14 AM Updated: Mar 18, 2021 10:15 AM Posted By: Daniella Oropeza COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - One person is dead and another is in the custody of the Columbus Police Department after an argument at Waffle House. Police Chief Fred Shelton confirmed that the argument between a Waffle House employee and a customer turned fatal around 2 a.m. on Wednesday. The 24-hour restaurant is located at 1205 Highway 45 North.