ATHENS, Ga. — On Monday morning, a tragic incident unfolded in Winterville, as the Athens-Clarke County Police Department reported a fatal shooting. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Willie Antonio Jewell, was found dead from a gunshot wound on the 1200 block of Athens Road.
Shortly after the shooting, authorities arrested 26-year-old Cedric Robbie Jones and charged him with murder. However, it remains unclear whether Jones and Jewell were acquainted prior to the tragic event. Jones is currently being held at the Athens-Clarke County Jail.
The community is urged to come forward with any information related to the incident. Sergeant Black can be contacted at 762-400-7058 or via email at scott.black@accgov.com.
This devastating event has left the community shaken, as the loss of life due to senseless violence reverberates through the neighborhood. The local police department is working diligently to ensure that justice is served for the victim and their family.
As the investigation unfolds, the authorities are committed to providing updates on the case. It is crucial for the community to come together and support law enforcement in their efforts to seek justice for Willie Antonio Jewell. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the impact of gun violence in our communities, and the need for collective action to prevent such incidents in the future.