Columbus Man Arrested After Shooting

Columbus, Mississippi (WCBI) – Columbus police are asking for the public’s help after a Sunday night shooting at the Heidi Ho Nightclub.

Shortly after the gunfire, officers stopped Travon Roby, 24, is charged with convicted felon in possesion of a firearm.

However, Roby is not facing any charges in connection with the 22nd Street South shooting.

Police say a stolen gun was also found at the nightclub. The shooting remains under investigation.

If you have any information you’re asked to call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers.

Roby’s bond was set at $5,000.

*Press release from Columbus police: “On 8/17/2014 at approximately 11:58 pm, the Columbus Police Department responded to the Heidi Ho Nightclub located at 106 22nd Street South in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, several bullet casings were recovered and investigators were called to the scene. Officers conducted a traffic stop and identified a suspect as Mr. Travon Roby. Mr. Roby is a known convicted felon and was taken into custody for being in possession of a firearm. Additionally another firearm was recovered at the scene and was reported as stolen. Mr. Roby’s bond was set at $5,000.00 and a Preliminary Hearing date of 11-20-2014. There were no injuries reported. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to call the Columbus Police Department or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers.”

 

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