Malik Sharkur Easton, 28, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the area of 12th Avenue and 20th Street in Columbus, Georgia. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, and the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office later identified him. His death was ruled a homicide and the Columbus Police Department opened an investigation.

No arrests or public identification of suspects have been announced, and investigators have not released a motive or further circumstances about the shooting. Family and friends continue to await answers.

If anyone has information about Malik Easton or the events around 12th Avenue and 20th Street that night, please contact the Columbus Police Department.