The Meriwether County community is dealing with a tragic incident following the death of 14-year-old Jordan Alvin Simon, who was found with a fatal gunshot wound late Wednesday night. Deputies discovered the young boy on the 12000 block of Rocky Mount Road in Luthersville just before 11 p.m., prompting an investigation which is calling on the community for assistance, said the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by Atlanta News First.
Authorities responded initially to what was believed to be a medical emergency after a passerby noticed the boy near the road, according to details shared by FOX 5 Atlanta, finding that the situation was more serious—Simon had sustained a gunshot wound that was fatal. Investigators are now piecing together the timeline of events that led to this senseless loss, particularly the hours between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. when the shooting is suspected to have occurred, the sheriff's office has said.
Sheriff Chuck Smith stated, "Our office is working in conjunction with several regional law enforcement agencies to investigate this senseless act and bring those responsible to justice," he added, "We are requesting that anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward. No detail is too small. If you saw Jordan or know where he may have been in the hours before his death, we need to hear from you. Your cooperation could be the key to bringing justice to this young man and his grieving family," as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at (706) 672-4236 for anyone with potentially crucial information.
