Report: One dead, two injured in Columbus shooting

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Police in Columbus are investigating after multiple people were shot on Tuesday afternoon.

The shooting happened a couple of scenes in the Beallwood area of Columbus around 6:30 p.m. 

WTVM reports one person is dead and two others injured, citing Columbus Police Chief of Staff Katina William. 

The Columbus Georgia Police Department on its Twitter and Facebook page wrote:

"The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of 47th Street. Investigators are on scene collecting information."

Police said there is an active search for the gunman.

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This story has been updated to reflect new information from law enforcement on the number of casualties.