Topline: Initial reports suggest the shooting followed a physical altercation between two groups at the apartment complex.
Published: January 16, 2025 9:30 am ET
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STATESBORO, GA – A 14-year-old was arrested following a shooting in Georgia that led to the death of a 17-year-old and injuries to two others.
Police responded to a shots fired call at Pinewood Manor on Packinghouse Road in Statesboro, Georgia on Tuesday, January 14.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Nasir Johnson, 17, deceased from gunshot wounds.
Two 16-year-old males were also found with gunshot injuries. One of the 16-year-olds was transported to Memorial Hospital in Savannah and remains in stable condition. The second teen was treated at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro and has since been released.
SPD detectives quickly began the investigation, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Initial reports suggest the shooting followed a physical altercation between two groups at the apartment complex. Detectives pursued several investigative leads over the course of 24 hours.
The investigation culminated in a SWAT team operation on January 15, 2025, when a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Brampton Avenue.
Based on the evidence collected, a 14-year-old male juvenile was arrested and charged with one count of Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault.
The suspect was transported to Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center, where he remains in custody pending further judicial hearings.
SPD officials are continuing to investigate the incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Senior Detective Dustin Cross at 912-764-9911 or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD website at statesboropd.com via the “Submit a Tip” link.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: January 16, 2025 9:30 am ET
STATESBORO, GA – A 14-year-old was arrested following a shooting in Georgia that led to the death of a 17-year-old and injuries to two others.
Police responded to a shots fired call at Pinewood Manor on Packinghouse Road in Statesboro, Georgia on Tuesday, January 14.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Nasir Johnson, 17, deceased from gunshot wounds.
Two 16-year-old males were also found with gunshot injuries. One of the 16-year-olds was transported to Memorial Hospital in Savannah and remains in stable condition. The second teen was treated at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro and has since been released.
SPD detectives quickly began the investigation, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Initial reports suggest the shooting followed a physical altercation between two groups at the apartment complex. Detectives pursued several investigative leads over the course of 24 hours.
The investigation culminated in a SWAT team operation on January 15, 2025, when a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Brampton Avenue.
Based on the evidence collected, a 14-year-old male juvenile was arrested and charged with one count of Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault.
The suspect was transported to Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center, where he remains in custody pending further judicial hearings.
SPD officials are continuing to investigate the incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Senior Detective Dustin Cross at 912-764-9911 or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD website at statesboropd.com via the “Submit a Tip” link.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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14-Year-Old Arrested in Georgia Shooting That Left One Dead, Two Injured
Initial reports suggest the shooting followed a physical altercation between two groups at the apartment complex.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 16, 2025 9:30 am ET
STATESBORO, GA – A 14-year-old was arrested following a shooting in Georgia that led to the death of a 17-year-old and injuries to two others.
Police responded to a shots fired call at Pinewood Manor on Packinghouse Road in Statesboro, Georgia on Tuesday, January 14.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Nasir Johnson, 17, deceased from gunshot wounds.
Two 16-year-old males were also found with gunshot injuries. One of the 16-year-olds was transported to Memorial Hospital in Savannah and remains in stable condition. The second teen was treated at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro and has since been released.
SPD detectives quickly began the investigation, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Initial reports suggest the shooting followed a physical altercation between two groups at the apartment complex. Detectives pursued several investigative leads over the course of 24 hours.
The investigation culminated in a SWAT team operation on January 15, 2025, when a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Brampton Avenue.
Based on the evidence collected, a 14-year-old male juvenile was arrested and charged with one count of Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault.
The suspect was transported to Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center, where he remains in custody pending further judicial hearings.
SPD officials are continuing to investigate the incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Senior Detective Dustin Cross at 912-764-9911 or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD website at statesboropd.com via the “Submit a Tip” link.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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