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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Gunman killed at Amazon facility in Columbus, Georgia

Authorities say the gunman was killed; no other fatalities reported; investigation ongoing.

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A gunman was killed early Monday at an Amazon facility in Columbus, Georgia, authorities said. The shooting occurred at the facility on the east side of the city, and investigators said there were no other fatalities reported at this time. Police did not immediately release additional details about the suspect or any potential victims.

Columbus police said the Violent Crimes Unit was gathering information and working to determine the sequence of events surrounding the shooting. Officials have not disclosed a possible motive and said more information would be released as it becomes available.

Columbus is about 100 miles (161 kilometers) southwest of Atlanta. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities asked the public to await further updates from police as more information becomes available.


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