CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities have confirmed the arrest of the third and final suspect in connection to the tragic murder of a 16-year-old in Lovejoy Park on McDonough Road.
Jamarious Deante Smith, 16, was discovered by officers with multiple gunshot wounds and tragically succumbed to his injuries. The devastating news left his family in mourning and the community in shock.
Pumpkin Smith, the mother of the victim, recounted the heartbreaking final moments she shared with her son before his untimely death. She described an encounter with a group of friends at her doorstep, a conversation that would be their last.
The arrest of the third suspect, identified as Oliver Choyce, came after a relentless pursuit by law enforcement. Sheriff Levon Allen’s firm call for Choyce to surrender echoed through the community, culminating in his recent detainment at the Martha Glaze Juvenile Facility.
Choyce now faces a slew of serious charges, including felony murder and aggravated assault. The legal process will unfold as investigators work to bring justice for Jamarious Smith and his grieving loved ones.
This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the impact of senseless violence on families and communities. The swift apprehension of all suspects brings a glimmer of closure to a grieving mother and a mourning community seeking solace and justice.