Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.
Crime
Douglas, Georgia, Shooting: John Anthony Fabrizio Identified in Apparent Murder-Suicide That Killed Four Family Members
DOUGLAS, Ga. — Investigators believe John Anthony Fabrizio, 64, fatally shot four people before dying by suicide in a shooting at a residence on Robin Lane in Douglas, Georgia, on October 9, 2026, according to an investigation update released by the Douglas Police Department.
The incident resulted in the deaths of five people, including Fabrizio and four identified victims. Police said the evidence reviewed so far supports a preliminary finding of an apparent murder-suicide. Autopsy results remain pending, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Douglas Police Department identified the four victims as:
- Rachel Elizabeth Fabrizio, 64
- James Nicholas Fabrizio, 28
- Rosaida Figueroa Berrios, 26
- William Christopher Fabrizio, 26
Investigators believe Fabrizio was responsible for the fatal shootings before his own death. Authorities emphasized that their assessment is based on evidence reviewed to date, and the findings remain preliminary while additional investigative steps are completed.
Police have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or what may have occurred inside the residence before the deaths.
According to the department, investigators processed the scene and collected both physical and digital evidence as part of the investigation.
Autopsies are pending, and officials said additional information will be released when findings are confirmed and appropriate for public disclosure.
Authorities are not seeking additional suspects in connection with the incident. Police also confirmed that there is no known ongoing threat to the public associated with the shooting.
Although investigators have outlined their preliminary conclusions, the case remains open as authorities continue reviewing the evidence and awaiting further findings.
The Douglas Police Department expressed condolences to the loved ones of the five people who died and acknowledged the impact the incident has had on the local community.
Officials also asked the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families as they grieve.
The investigation into the Robin Lane shooting remains ongoing. Further updates are expected as autopsy results and other findings become available.