UPDATE 02/10/2021 11:05 p.m. – Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has identified 18-year-old Sara Holtrop of Hamilton, Georgia as the victim of Wednesday night’s homicide. Bryan confirmed Holtrop died from a gunshot wound.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department is investigating a homicide on Carmel Drive.

The incident happened Wednesday night, according to Columbus Police.

Police say victim is an 18-year-old female. She was pronounced dead at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital.

WRBL News 3 has a reporter on scene and is working to gather more information.

Stay with WRBL on air and online for new details as they become available.