Crime
Quitman Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of 25-Year-Old Edward Denson
QUITMAN, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a 20-year-old Quitman man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday evening, according to an official press release from the agency.
Authorities say Khalil Proctor has been taken into custody following the shooting death of 25-year-old Edward Denson.
The incident took place around 10:14 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at a residence located at 201 West Hill Street in Quitman.
Following the shooting, GBI agents and local law enforcement launched an immediate investigation and quickly identified Proctor as the primary suspect.
He has been formally charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Proctor is currently being held at the Brooks County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online at the GBI’s tip submission website.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.