Crime
19-year-old Tayon Dopson killed after shooting near Coleman Court Apartments in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ga. — Law enforcement officials are investigating the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old male that occurred near an apartment complex on Sunday night.
According to a statement from the Dublin Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting near the Coleman Court Apartments shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered the victim, identified as 19-year-old Tayon Dopson, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
The Dublin Police Department, in collaboration with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details regarding potential suspects or motives at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information to come forward.
The public can contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman at 478-374-6988 or the Dublin Police Department at 478-277-5023.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at GBI’s tip submission website, or through the “See Something, Send Something” mobile app.
Crime
19-year-old Jayden Blanchard Killed After Shooting on Concord Avenue in Amory, Suspect in Custody
AMORY, Miss. – The Amory Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the night of March 17, 2025, leaving one person dead and another in custody.
At approximately 10:37 p.m., Amory Police Department Communications personnel received multiple reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Concord Avenue.
Officers arrived at the scene and discovered an unresponsive male in the front yard of a residence, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers immediately administered first aid until emergency medical personnel arrived.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Jayden Zyshawn Blanchard.
He was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center – Gilmore, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
As officers and detectives processed the crime scene, a patrol officer located a male matching the description of a suspect involved in the shooting.
The individual was taken into custody without incident, and a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered nearby.
The suspect was identified as Denzarious Devon Wren.
Upon his arrest, it was discovered that Wren had also sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity.
Authorities have confirmed that the incident was a targeted and isolated event involving two individuals known to each other.
The investigation remains active, and police are committed to ensuring the safety of the community.
The Amory Police Department extends its condolences to the family of Mr. Blanchard.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is urged to contact the Amory Police Department.