Crime
15-year-old Bry’Shun Jordan killed after shooting in Elbert County, suspect arrested
Scott will be extradited back and formally charged with Murder in the coming days.
UPDATE: An Anderson County, South Carolina teenager has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left seven hurt, and a 15-year-old dead in Elberton, Georgia.
18-year-old Jarquavious Demetriun Scott is charged with MURDER. Anderson County Sheriff’s Office SC records show Scott was arrested today.
Six teenagers were shot, along with an adult in the shooting that killed 15-year-old Bry’Shun Jordan on Oct. 12 at a homecoming afterparty in Elberton.
Scott will be extradited back and formally charged with Murder in the coming days.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Elbert County Sheriff’s Office are still asking anyone with information on this shooting to come forward. You can call the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tipline at 706-408-0608 or the GBI Watch Desk, where anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477)
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday night in Elbert County, Georgia, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old and injuries to several others.
The shooting took place just before midnight on Evergreen Drive in Elberton, following the Hart County Schools’ homecoming dance.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the homicide, assisting the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office.
While the identities of the victims were initially withheld, it was later confirmed that the 15-year-old who lost their life was Bry’Shun Jordan, a student at Hart Academy.
In addition to Jordan, six other teenagers and one adult sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or arrests.
Hart County Schools released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Bry’Shun Jordan.
The school district announced that they would be offering additional counseling services to students starting on Monday, October 14, to help them cope with the grief and trauma associated with the incident.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the Hart County community, particularly as it occurred so close to the homecoming dance. As Elbert County is currently on fall break, it is unclear if any of the other victims were students.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.