In a tragic incident in Americus, Georgia, a 5-year-old girl died, and two others were critically injured in a shooting on the evening of last Saturday. The shooting took place in the 600 block of Eastview Circle around 8:30 p.m., prompting the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to take over the case.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation press release, 19-year-old Ricky Martin of Americus has been arrested and charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Battery. Martin was booked into Sumter County Jail. The second victim, 19-year-old Jotavis Roshon Leverette, died from his injuries at the hospital. The third victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but their identity and condition have not been released.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found multiple people with gunshot wounds, including 5-year-old Peyton Brielle Roberts. She was taken to Phoebe Sumter Hospital but did not survive. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate, gathering information and conducting interviews.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office at 229-931-2439 or the Americus Police Department at 229-924-3677. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online through the 'See Something, Send Something' mobile app.
