The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is currently seeking information related to a double homicide that occurred in Wilcox County. The shooting, which took place on May 25, has been linked to suspect Quintavis Holt, a 39-year-old Pineview resident. Holt is facing charges of malice murder, aggravated assault, and illegal possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, as per GBI's latest update.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution, as the suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous. Information on Holt’s whereabouts can be crucial to this case, and anyone in the know is encouraged to contact the GBI Tip Line or the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office. The relevant telephone numbers are available in the public statement released by the GBI.
In the tragic incident that sparked this investigation, two individuals lost their lives to gunfire. The victims have been identified as Nathadius Kenta Lawson, 36, and Charleston Calix, 40, both residents of Pineview, according to the official release from the GBI. The shooting took place at a gathering at a home on Depot Street in Wilcox County just as the clock struck midnight.
While the investigation remains active, the GBI is extensively working to gather details and evidence related to the crime. Once the investigation is finalized, the case file will be turned over to the Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. The GBI encourages anyone with information to come forward, and ensures that anonymous tips can also be submitted through their hotline, their website, or via the mobile app, See Something, Send Something.
