VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Thomasville
THOMASVILLE - The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Thomasville, GA. Release: Thomasville, GA (April 14, 2022) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Thomasville, GA. The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to…
GBI Investigates fatal OIS in Cobb County
COBB CO. - A 20-year-old Duluth man was shot and killed by officers after displaying a firearm. Release: Cobb County, GA (April 7, 2022) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Cobb County, GA. The Cobb County Police…
GBI investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Canton, GA
CANTON - An Officer Involved Shooting occurs after Canton Police respond to a 911 call regarding an armed man at a residence. Release: UPDATE: Canton, GA (March 28, 2022) - The man involved in this OIS…
17-year-old arrested for Valdosta shooting
Dontavious Jahi Dayquion Lester, a 17-year-old Valdosta resident, was arrested after shooting another 17-year-old in his leg. Release: Arrested: Dontavious Jahi Dayquion Lester, African American male, age 17, resident of Valdosta On March 8, 2022,…
Valdosta man arrested for drive-by shooting
A 25-year-old Valdosta resident was arrested after a drive-by shooting on Habersham Road. Release: Arrested: Shabrie Overchalk, African American male, 25 years of age, Valdosta resident On February 14, 2022, at approximately 5:00 pm., Valdosta…
18-year-old arrested for Valdosta murder
An 18-year-old Lowndes resident has been arrested for a shooting in Valdosta that left one dead. Release: Victim: Frederick Gillard III, African American male, 28 years of age, Valdosta resident Offender: Reco Jones, Jr., 18…
Multiple victims in Ocilla shooting, carjacking
Douglas, GA (December 31, 2021) – Two GBI offices were requested to assist with related investigations last night where several people were shot or shot at and one person died. The suspected shooter also died by…
GBI: Man caught stealing at Walmart opens fire…
Release: DeKalb County, GA (December 24, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in DeKalb County, GA. The DeKalb County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Friday, December…