VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - Two suspects wanted for the murder of a 20-year-old man in Valdosta have turned themselves in.
Haley Jerrod Grant, 21 and Kievon Hundley, 24 turned themselves into the Valdosta Police Department without incident on Friday.
They are in custody for felony murder.
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - A manhunt is underway for two armed and dangerous men wanted for the murder of a 20-year-old man in Valdosta.
The Valdosta Police Department says they received numerous calls about gunshots at Cumberland Court Apartments on Meadow Run Circle Tuesday night.
When officers arrived, they found the victim, 20-year-old Christian Jacobi Thomas, lying on the ground deceased.
An autopsy was conducted on Thomas by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations Medical Examiner. During the examination, evidence showed that Thomas had several gunshot wounds to his body.
Through continued investigation, VPD have now identified two men who were involved Thomas' murder. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Felony Murder for the following people:
- Haley Jerrod Grant, 21
- Kievon Hundley, 24
Neither Grant nor Hundley are in custody at this time and should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone know where they are or see them, call 911 immediately.
The investigation in on-going and further charges are pending.
“We appreciate all the witnesses that came forward and that provided information in this case, which helped us identify these offenders so quickly," said Interim Chief Leslie Manahan. "I also commend the persistent work of detectives from our Investigations Bureau, who have worked non-stop on this case to determine the individuals involved in this case and hold them accountable for their actions.”
Valdosta PD opens homicide investigation into man's death
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - The Valdosta Police Department is investigating after a 20-year-old man was found dead following numerous reports of gunshots.
Police say they received numerous calls about gunshots at Cumberland Court Apartments on Meadow Run Circle Tuesday night.
When officers arrived, they found the victim, 20-year-old Christian Jacobi Thomas, lying on the ground deceased. Detectives are treating this investigation as a homicide.
Based on the initial investigation, police say this appears to be an isolated incident. A motive in Thomas' death is unclear.
The investigation is still active.
"Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Christian," Interim Chief Leslie Manahan said. "Detectives are continuing to thoroughly go through the evidence recovered in this case."
If anyone has any information about the case, they are asked to call VPD at (229) 242 - 2606.
