Crime
Five-Year-Old Killed, Two Others Injured in Americus Shooting
Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting.
Americus, GA – A tragic shooting in Americus on Saturday night, February 8, 2025, claimed the life of a five-year-old girl and left two others injured, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Americus Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 600 block of Eastview Circle.
Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Peyton Brielle Roberts, 5, of Americus, was among the victims.
She was immediately transported to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries.
A 19-year-old male was also taken to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center before being transferred to another facility, where he remains in critical condition.
A third victim, whose identity has not been released, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting.
GBI agents and Americus Police investigators are actively conducting interviews and working to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Officials urge anyone with information to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the following channels:
- GBI Regional Investigative Office: (229) 931-2439
- Americus Police Department: (229) 924-3677
- GBI Tip Line: 1-800-597-8477
This remains an active investigation, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.