Crime
21-year-old Jaden Lewis charged for the murder of 46-year-old Justin Mourning in Alpharetta
Alpharetta, GA – Alpharetta Police Detectives have arrested 21-year-old Jaden Lewis of Milton, Georgia on charges of Murder and Aggravated Assault.
The arrest comes less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of Justin Mourning, which occurred in the downtown area of Alpharetta.
On Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024, Alpharetta Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Highway 9 and Milton Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one gunshot victim who was transported to a local hospital and later died.
The initial investigation revealed that the incident stemmed from a verbal altercation between two individuals.
The Alpharetta Police Department has released several images of the suspect involved in the recent fatal shooting in the downtown area. The suspect is described as a male riding a motorcycle wearing a black jacket with white patches, black pants, a helmet, and gloves.
In one of the images, the suspect is seen pointing a gun. Police believe the images were captured by a witness’s dashcam.
Following the shooting, police located multiple shell casings and spoke with several witnesses. Investigators believe the incident was the result of an argument between the victim and the motorcycle operator.
“It seems that this shooting escalated from a verbal argument that took place on the roadway,” stated Captain Andrew Splawn of the Alpharetta Police Department.
The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety extends its gratitude to the numerous citizens who provided valuable information that led to the arrest of Jaden Lewis.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.