April 16, 2025 – On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Columbia Police responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Whatley Street. Upon arrival, 18-year-old Jayden Braden was found unresponsive, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Jayden was transported to Maury Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Through investigative leads, the offender, 18-year-old Alijah Wolflin, was located at a residence in Columbia and taken into custody. Wolflin has been formally charged with First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Violent Felony, Reckless Endangerment, and Aggravated Assault Resulting in Death.
These individuals were associates and there is no active or ongoing threats to public safety regarding this incident.
Any person with additional information that may assist in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division of Columbia Police Department at 931-560-1670, Columbia Police Department Dispatch (24 hours) at 931-388-2727, Maury County Crimestoppers at 931-381-4900, or Columbia Police SAFE Tip Email to SAFETips@Columbia TN.gov
Source: Columbia Police
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