‘My baby is gone’ Mother of 19-year-old victim killed in the Americus shooting speaks out
Jotavis Leverette was shot and killed at Eastview apartments on Feb. 8, 2025.Leverette’s mother, Jessica Leverette, says there are so many things that could have been done differently.
Arrest made in Americus shooting that killed 5-year-old and teen
An arrest has been made in connection with an Americus weekend shooting that killed two young people and injured a third person.
Teen arrested after tragic Americus shooting; 5-year-old and teen dead, another injured
Peyton Brielle Roberts was killed when gunfire erupted in the 600 block of Eastview Circle in Americus. Now, a 19-year-old was arrested in the shooting.
5-year-old killed, 2 injured in shooting at apartment complex in Americus
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is working to find the person (s) responsible for a Saturday evening shooting that killed a 5-year-old and injured two others. At around 8:30 p.m., the Americus Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the 600 block of Eastview Circle, according to a release by the GBI.
Suspect arrested after 5-year-old, 19-year-old killed in south Georgia shooting: GBI
On Saturday at 8:30 p.m., police officers responded to the shooting at the 600 block of Eastview Circle. When officers arrived, they found multiple victims.
Community leaders speak out after 5-year-old was shot and killed at Eastview Apartments in Americus
The community of Americus is mourning the loss of 5-year-old Peyton Roberts. Family and friends gathered at Eastview Apartments to place balloons and teddy bears where she died. Two others were injured in this shooting,
1 arrested following shooting at Eastview Apartments left 2 dead, 1 injured
An arrest has been made after two people were killed in a Saturday evening shooting at Eastview Apartments in Americus. According to the GBI, 19-year-old Jotavis Roshon Leverette was taken to Phoebe Sumter on Saturday and was in critical condition.
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5-Year-Old Girl Dead Two Critically Injured in Americus Shooting 19-Year-Old Charged with Felony Murder
A 5-year-old girl died in a shooting in Americus, GA; two others were injured. Ricky Martin, 19, was arrested and charged.
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5-year-old girl killed, two others hurt in south Georgia shooting
AMERICUS, Ga. — A 5-year-old girl was killed in a shooting reported by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Sunday morning in ...
5-year-old dies, 2 others hurt after shooting in west GA
AMERICUS, Ga. — A five-year-old has died and two others were injured after being shot Saturday night, according to the ...
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One person dead after car crash in Americus
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - One person is dead following a car crash in Americus. According to Sumter County Coroner Bobby Harris, ...
19-year-old dies days after GA shooting that also killed 5-year-old
Jotavis Roshon Leverette, 19, was rushed to the hospital but died from his injuries. The GBI said five-year-old Peyton ...
Three teenagers arrested for allegedly breaking into 20 vehicles in Sumter County
Three teenagers were arrested in Americus on Monday. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, they reportedly broke ...