A Columbus man was shot outside Aludyne in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 3rd, according to police. The victim was transported in a private vehicle to St. Francis Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
According to the Coroner’s Office 54-year-old Lawrence Mitchell Perry was shot by his coworker in a dispute around 6 am at the Aludyne plant in North Columbus. The Columbus Police Department arrested 32-year-old Walter Bethune after he was located in Smiths Station. Bethune was booked into the Lee County jail where he is currently awaiting extradition to Columbus for murder.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Cpl. M. Ruiz at 706-225-4379. You can remain anonymous.
