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Man purchases gun at Academy then shoots self in parking lot

Now Habersham

May 21, 2026

Man purchases gun at Academy then shoots self in parking lot

Tragedy struck outside the Academy Sports shop in Columbus Wednesday afternoon. A man walked into the popular sports retailer at 6700 Whittlesey Boulevard where he purchased a gun…

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