Lexus Antrom Tragic Shooting Columbus, GA Death, Obituary: Gone Too Soon

The early hours of Thursday morning shattered the quiet of the East Side as Columbus police responded to a devastating scene on Gardiner Drive. 28-year-old Lexus Antrom was found dead from gunshot wounds in her bedroom, her life tragically cut short. Her husband, also shot, was rushed to a nearby hospital with a leg injury, where he remains in stable condition.

Neighbors were shaken awake by flashing lights and helicopters overhead, struggling to make sense of the violence that had struck so close to home. The small-knit community, known for its closeness, is now left grappling with grief and uncertainty. Friends and family of Antrom remember her as a vibrant young woman with so much life ahead of her.

As investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting, questions linger about what led to this tragedy. Police have not released information about potential suspects or motives. The husband’s recovery will hopefully provide more insight into the event, but for now, the neighborhood remains in shock, waiting for answers.