Columbus police say a domestic dispute led to murder on Gardiner Drive Thursday morning. Probable cause was established to obtain warrants for Kevawn Davenport, 22, in connection with the death of Lexus Antrum. On February 12, 2026, detectives served the warrants on Davenport while he remains hospitalized and receiving treatment for his injuries.
Davenport and Antrum were involved in a domestic dispute that led to the shooting. Davenport is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He will be transported to the Muscogee County Jail upon his release from the hospital.
On February 12, 2026 at 4:03 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 4500 block of Gardiner Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black female (later identified as Lexus Antrum, 28) who had been shot and was unresponsive. Kevawn Davenport was also found with a gunshot wound. EMS transported Davenport to Piedmont
Columbus Regional for treatment. Coroner Buddy Bryan responded to the scene and pronounced the female victim deceased at 4:50 a.m.
The Violent Crimes Unit was called to the scene to take lead on the investigation.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Sgt. D. Baker at 706-225-4296 or DBaker@columbusga.org.
