Six firearms were seized by the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit during a follow-up investigation into a North Lumpkin Rd drive-by shooting.
On May 28, 2026, investigators visited a residence tied to Corey Anderson and took him into custody on active VOP warrants. A search warrant was executed, and six firearms were recovered (one reported stolen).
Anderson was initially charged with:
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (firearm)
On June 3, 2026, additional shooting-related warrants were obtained and served while he was in custody at Muscogee County Jail:
- Drive-By Shooting
- Aggravated Assault x2
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
The Violent Crimes Unit continues efforts to reduce violent crime and remove illegally possessed firearms from the community.
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