11-02-2025
19-year-old dies days after GA shooting that also killed 5-year-old
A teen who was in critical condition after being shot Saturday night has died, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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On Feb. 8, around 8:30 p.m., Americus police responded to the 600 block of Eastview Circle after receiving a shots fired call. When officers arrived, they found multiple victims with gunshot wounds.
Jotavis Roshon Leverette, 19, was rushed to the hospital but died from his injuries.
The GBI said five-year-old Peyton Brielle Roberts, of Americus, also died in the shooting.
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The GBI arrested and charged Ricky Martin with felony murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Martin was booked into the Sumter County Jail.
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