Jermaine Thirkield, an 18-year-old Black male, was killed in a shooting on the evening of Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in Columbus, Georgia. The shooting occurred around 7:21 p.m. at the intersection of Macon Road and Schatulga Road. Columbus Police found two male victims with gunshot wounds; both were taken to a local hospital. Thirkield was pronounced dead at 8:28 p.m. by an emergency room doctor. The other victim was reported in critical condition and taken into surgery.

One separate later matter mentioned in reports involves alleged identity fraud using Thirkield’s name after his death; authorities say there is no indication that those fraud allegations are connected to the killing.

If anyone was at Macon Road and Schatulga Road that evening or has information about the shooting, please share what was seen or heard.