On the afternoon of February 22, 2021, 16-year-old Corey Jones was shot several times at Carver Park in Columbus, Georgia. He was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional hospital and admitted to the ICU, where he died on February 25, 2021, from his wounds.

Columbus Police investigated the shooting but have said the specific circumstances leading to the gunfire remain unclear. Corey’s family and community mourned a promising young life cut short by senseless violence.

If anyone saw activity at Carver Park that afternoon or has information about Corey’s killing, please contact Columbus Police with what they know.