Columbus Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting

By Janell Williams

Columbus police are searching for 22-year-old Quentez Thrasher, wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his stepfather, Sonny Chambers, early Thursday morning.

Officers responded to a call at a residence in the 7300 block of Sorrel Court at approximately 1:18 a.m. on Dec. 5, where they found Chambers, a Black male, deceased from gunshot wounds. Efforts by EMS to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

Deputy Coroners Mary Eugene and Elizabeth Allison pronounced Chambers dead at 1:55 a.m.

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit launched an investigation and obtained arrest warrants for Thrasher on the following charges:

• Murder (Family Violence)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime

Police are urging anyone with information on Thrasher’s whereabouts to contact Corporal C. Snipes at 706-225-4448 or by email at csnipes@columbusga.org. Tips can be submitted anonymously.