Kayla Jenkins Obituary – Additional information has been released regarding the double homicide that occurred on Sunday evening at an apartment complex on Milgen Road in Columbus. Law enforcement and Fire/EMS officials in Columbus promptly responded to Building 4 at 4712 Milgen Road, which is the location of The Lowell Apartments, after receiving reports of a shooting on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at approximately 7 P.M. Tragically, two individuals were found deceased at the scene.
The Muscogee County Coroner, Buddy Bryan, has identified one of the victims as 23-year-old Kayla Jenkins. She was pronounced dead outside of the apartment building at 7:15 P.M. due to multiple gunshot wounds.
On Monday afternoon, the police identified the second victim as 27-year-old Deandre Jones. He was discovered inside one of the units, having sustained gunshot wound(s). Jones was also pronounced dead at 7:15 P.M.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Sgt. Donna Baker at 706-225-4296 or email dbaker@columbusga.org. Your identity can remain anonymous.